No cat parent wants their kitty to hiss at them. However, it’s a particular natural mode of communication for our feline friends; a way for them to express when they’re uncomfortable, stressed, or ...
Cat hissing is a natural warning signal, not aggression, stemming from fear, stress, or discomfort. Understanding this defensive communication, often accompanied by specific body language, allows ...
I have two rescue cats, Emmy and Oscar, both about 6 years old. Every now and then, Oscar stands over his water bowl and hisses at it. He’ll hiss for a bit, sometimes holding up his paw, before ...
Cat Hisses Like a Cobra After Watching Nature Documentary and It’s Too Funny originally appeared on PetHelpful. Penelope is a Siberian cat with a very soft-spoken little meow. But after watching a ...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I just adopted a new cat a few days ago, and my older female cat keeps hissing and growling at him. How can I help them to get along better? Reply: It’s quite understandable that ...
A video of a cat appearing "pissed" at her owner for bringing another feline home has gone viral on TikTok. The moment was captured in a video shared by @tussinn_rodriguez, which has received 13.9 ...
Cats show their feelings with sounds. One very common sound they make is a hiss. A cat hisses to warn others in a threatening situation. The cat is telling the threat to stay away. Cats make this hiss ...
Dear Cathy: The stray tabby that showed up at our door some 10 years ago (he was 6 months old at the time) has been well cared for, gotten all his shots and made annual visits with the vet. All in all ...
DEAR LOGAN: Great question – and it’s definitely not because they’re happy. Hissing is a way for felines to express fear, especially when they are startled. Other signs of showing fear are flattened ...
A sudden hiss from your cat can be startling. One moment, your pet seems calm; the next, it pulls back, opens its mouth, and produces that sharp, snake-like sound. Many owners see this reaction as ...