Why is my cat whining in sleep and suddenly aggressive when brushed?

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Why does my cat tulip whine when she sleeps, she has also become easily agitated when I brush her and she will hisses and swat at me. She gets agitated at her sister when she tries to play with her also. She is playing and eating fine during the day. She doesn't seem to be in any pain. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Some pets will vocalize when they are in deep sleep or REM sleep, so this can be normal if she otherwise is acting fine. As for the swatting, if this is a new behavior, it could indicate Tulip isn't feeling well or is in pain. Cats are great at hiding illness symptoms, but may show it in the form of changes in behavior, so ruling out any issues with your vet is always a good idea. If she checks out healthy, she could just be getting over stimulated. Shorter brushing sessions or using a different brush type, and making sure she has places to go and hide or rest without her sister bugging her may help reduce her agitation.

Why is my cat whining in sleep and suddenly aggressive when brushed?

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