Oscar Murphy
CatsIs there a way to tell if my cat is overstimulated during…
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Is there a way to tell if my cat is overstimulated during petting?
Sometimes she goes from purring to swatting in seconds, and I’m trying to figure out the signs.

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Sign in to commentHonestly, my cat just lets out a small growl or tenses up before swatting. Once I recognised the signs, it became easier to avoid getting scratched. Pay attention to how her body shifts—it’s subtle but there.