{"id":1649,"date":"2020-12-27T11:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-27T11:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=1649"},"modified":"2020-12-27T11:01:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-27T11:01:00","slug":"should-i-hiss-at-my-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-hiss-at-my-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I hiss at my cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Being cat owners, or more accurately, being owned by cats, we\u2019ve all seen cats hissing.&nbsp; May it be at other animals or even us when they\u2019re not in the cheeriest of moods.&nbsp; We\u2019ve come to think of cats hissing as their way of telling us that they\u2019re annoyed, pissed, or even threatened by something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-hiss-at-my-cat\/#Communicating_with_our_cat_with_a_hiss\" title=\"Communicating with our cat with a hiss\">Communicating with our cat with a hiss<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-hiss-at-my-cat\/#Is_it_OK_if_I_hiss_at_my_cat\" title=\"Is it OK if I hiss at my cat?\">Is it OK if I hiss at my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-hiss-at-my-cat\/#Why_do_cats_hiss\" title=\"Why do cats hiss?\">Why do cats hiss?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-hiss-at-my-cat\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_cat_is_hissing_at_me\" title=\"What should I do if my cat is hissing at me?\">What should I do if my cat is hissing at me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-hiss-at-my-cat\/#So%E2%80%A6_should_I_hiss_at_my_cat\" title=\"So\u2026 should I hiss at my cat?\">So\u2026 should I hiss at my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-hiss-at-my-cat\/#Common_questions_about_cat_noises\" title=\"Common questions about cat noises\">Common questions about cat noises<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-hiss-at-my-cat\/#Why_do_cats_hiss_at_their_owners\" title=\"Why do cats hiss at their owners?\">Why do cats hiss at their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-hiss-at-my-cat\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communicating_with_our_cat_with_a_hiss\"><\/span>Communicating with our cat with a hiss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As cat guardians, we always want to develop better relationships with our furry companions.\u00a0Relationships are built on great communication. When our cat annoys us, should we in turn hiss at our cats?\u00a0 Will that be something they will understand or will we just look a bit loony doing it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_if_I_hiss_at_my_cat\"><\/span>Is it OK if I hiss at my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is probably OK to hiss at your cat, but most likely it&#8217;s not really benefiting any parts. No studies give answers to if you should hiss at your cat or not. We do recommend that you don&#8217;t hiss at your cat. Try other communication <strong>methods<\/strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about the meow: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-meow-back-when-you-talk-to-them\/\">Why do kittens meow back at you when you talk to them<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_hiss\"><\/span>Why do cats hiss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a bunch of different reasons as to why cats hiss.&nbsp; The most well-known reason as to why cats make these snake-like sounds is to warn others that they are not comfortable with the situation they are in and will attack when provoked even though they\u2019d rather not.&nbsp; They\u2019ll hiss when an unfamiliar animal, person, or even thing is in their territory.&nbsp; A mama cat will also hiss at anyone or anything she feels is threatening the safety of her kittens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In their kittenhood when they play with their littermates, if their sibling is being particularly rough, they will hiss at them to tell them to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, cats will hiss when they are in pain.&nbsp; If you touch a part of their body that\u2019s a bit too sensitive and painful, they\u2019ll hiss.&nbsp; If this is the case, please get your cat to the vet for checking to make sure that everything is absolutely fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-understand-dog-barks\/\">communication between cats and dogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_cat_is_hissing_at_me\"><\/span>What should I do if my cat is hissing at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hissing isn\u2019t actually an aggressive behavior, although to us it might seem like it.&nbsp; Rather, it is a warning expression cats use to say that they feel threatened, scared, or uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing you can do for your cat at this time is to give them their space to get calm.&nbsp; If you continue on engaging with your cat, much worse if you actually punish your cat for hissing, you\u2019re only turning a bad situation to a worse situation.&nbsp; Your cat\u2019s discomfort may turn into fear and aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figure out what is upsetting them, and then figure out how to remove the threat altogether or how to make your cat more comfortable the next time a similar situation happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So%E2%80%A6_should_I_hiss_at_my_cat\"><\/span>So\u2026 should I hiss at my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Truthfully, there aren\u2019t many studies about the benefits, disadvantages, or any effect at all of humans hissing at cats.&nbsp; However, there are some anecdotal accounts of humans hissing at their cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some cat\u2019s reaction to their owners hissing at them range from the cat becoming confused and running away, to the cat seemingly understanding that the owner is trying to communicate that they\u2019re upset about something they\u2019ve done and stopping, or at worse, the cat retaliating and scratching their owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you feel the urge to hiss at your cat, it\u2019s probably fine to do it \u2013 but do so at a safe distance from their attack range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_cat_noises\"><\/span>Common questions about cat noises<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1592741461938\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">&#x1f431; What does cat trilling mean?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some cats make this peculiar noise that sounds like a mix between a meow and a purr.\u00a0 It goes kinda like \u201cmmrrroowweee\u201d or even \u201cbrrriiiiinnggg\u201d, or something similar \u2013 it\u2019s different for every cat.<br\/>When your cat trills, there\u2019s absolutely no reason to worry.\u00a0 Trilling is associated with your cat being a good mood.\u00a0 Some owners have claimed that their cats will trill as soon as they come home from work and are eager for some attention.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1592741544564\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">&#x1f431; Is it true that cats only meow at humans?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Kittens will meow at their mom when they\u2019re looking for her \u2013 basically at their every waking moment that their mom is not around.\u00a0 However, as they grow out of being so dependent on their mom, cats will actually meow at other cats less and less.<br\/>Yes, it is true that adult cats won\u2019t meow at other cats.\u00a0 They reserve all of the meowing noises they\u2019ll make to humans as their way of greeting us, asking for attention or food, and of course, making us do things like open the door for them.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1592741569149\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">&#x1f431; Is it true that purring promotes healing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When cats purr, they produce sounds that are in the frequency between 25-150 Hertz.\u00a0 It has been scientifically proven that this sound frequency can improve bone density and healing.\u00a0 This could be a contributing factor as to why cats can heal themselves so quickly.<br\/>The healing properties of cat purring is not just for cats though.\u00a0 Humans can also benefit from being around their purring cats.\u00a0 Other than strengthening our bones too, it can help humans have lower stress and decreasing blood pressure.\u00a0 There\u2019s some additional cat owner perks, for ya!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_hiss_at_their_owners\"><\/span>Why do cats hiss at their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a cat hiss it is showing that there is some kind of problem. When it is hissing towards its owner or other people it communicating pain, displeasure, fear, or aggression. Cats hissing sound is meant to intimidate, and that is also the case when it is at their owner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats hiss to communicate that they\u2019re upset, uncomfortable, or threatened by something.&nbsp; They learn this as young kittens. While there hasn\u2019t been a lot of scientific studies about what happens when humans hiss at cats, as long as you keep yourself at a safe distance from your cat\u2019s attack zone, it should be fine to try.&nbsp; Makes you wonder, how will your cat react?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Should-I-hiss-at-my-cat-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Should I hiss at my cat?\" class=\"wp-image-1651\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being cat owners, or more accurately, being owned by cats, we\u2019ve all seen cats hissing.&nbsp; May it be at other animals or even us when they\u2019re not in the cheeriest<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1650,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Should I hiss at my cat? 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