You don’t mention the ages of the other cats. But cats reach social maturity at about two to four years, at which time otherwise friendly cats may start to jockey for social position. It could be that your Buddy has begun to feel threatened by the other cats. And quite typically in a three-cat household, two cats may get along yet gang up on the third-cat-out. If he’s spending time away from the yard, and underneath the neighbor’s house, it appears he’s looking for a safe retreat.
I know you’re trying to treat all the cats equitably when they sit on your lap. But kitty social structure is NOT a democracy. By continuing to pet one cat while he’s hissing from your lap at another, you’re rewarding the behavior. And that can prolong or even aggravate the tension.
Pet the cat only as long as he remains calm and does NOT hiss or growl. Once the vocalizing starts, stand up and walk away. Neither cat gets petting if they growl. You may need to set a schedule so that the cats learn when they each can expect one-on-one private time with you.
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