When you witness a cat hissing, with its teeth exposed, it looks like an act of aggression. Cats typically hiss when they are faced with a threat—be it an animal or human they consider to be invading ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

From chirps to meows to purrs, cats make an amazing range of noises. For the most part, cats meow or growl as a way to communicate with other animals or humans. Whether there's a bird outside the ...

Feeling disturbed by the kitty you've had for years who keeps hissing at you and others? Pet owners need not be alarmed, cat hissing isn't necessarily cause for concern and is actually normal cat ...

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 ...