Why does my new cat swat me when I try to pet him after rubbing?

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just got my cat yesterdayhe rubs on you and you go to pet him and he swaps at you. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. This may take some time for Fuzy to get used to you if you just got him. New environments and people tend to stress cats out. You can also try a product called Feliway, which can be found online or at your local PetCo, to see if this helps relax him and reduce his stress level. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Why does my new cat swat me when I try to pet him after rubbing?

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