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My cat is distressed after the other cat had a bath. What can I do?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 16 lbs
We gave one cat a bath and now the other is very distressed (low meowing and hissing if the other gets too close). We have separated them now but is there anything else we can do?
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Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on July 14th, 2020
Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Draco. This can happen. He smells differently, and the other cat sees him as a stranger. Keep them separated for the next 48 hours, then slowly introduce them again. Low meowing and hissing is fine, I would not get worried about that. I would only be worried if there was aggression. I hope this helps!
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