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 ...

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 ...

If your cat has suddenly started hissing, you’re probably wondering what’s going on. One moment they’re curled up in your lap, the next they seem angry. While it might feel personal, hissing isn’t ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...