Miaowrini In Trouble...

This evening Monsignor Miaowrini came in and curled up behind my knees while I was lying down reading. She normally only does this when it is extremely cold, so I was a little surprised, but didn't think too much about it, and, after petting her a bit, I left her alone.

When I decided to get up again, I started petting her so that she would move over and not get squished. Suddenly I noticed that there was a large bald spot on her side. It was completely smooth and hairless - not stubbly, and the fur around the bald patch was sleek and thick. The skin didn't appear to be inflamed, and I couldn't see a wound. It was almost like when she had her fur shaved for her operation.

Then Cardinal Furretti came in. The two cats appeared to be having some sort of a spat, and I wonder if Furretti had grabbed a mouthful of fur from Miaowrini. Miaowrini just came up towards a very watchful Furretti, and rolled over in a submissive way, but then stretched out her paws as if to attempt to catch the other. The two of them chased each other around the chair, and then separated...

Then the two cats crouched, staring at each other with hostility from underneath separate pieces of furniture...

Furretti appears to have regained her poise - she is now on my duvet, grooming contentedly. Miaowrini is definitely upset - though she has now retired to her cat bed. She isn't licking the bald patch, and isn't scratching. Her bed is in the middle of the hallway - she won't sleep in it if I place it in a corner - so I can keep half an eye on her. But if she doesn't calm down, I will have to take her to the vet...

I think I prefer it when the cats stick to attacking the local wildlife rather than each other...