<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBy growling the cat is saying that it is mad or feels unsafe. It’s best to just leave the cat alone until it calms down. Aimed at you it could also mean that your cat wants you to follow it. Most likely out to its food bowl.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Different situations when your cat might growl<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Why does my cat growl when playing<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIt is not unusual that a cat growls when it wrestles with its prey. Playing is practicing hunting and the growling is in many ways just following its predatory instinct. Hissing and growling when playing is normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your cat is playing with another cat, and you hear a higher pitched scream, one of the cats might be in pain. In this case it is more than normal play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Why is my cat growling at nothing<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA lot of things can trigger growling from your cat. It can seem like your cat is growling for no reason at all. In this case, it is most likely the cat telling you to back off right away. When this happens it is a warning, and the cat won’t attack unless you don’t listen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Cat growling when touched<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen cats are touched and start to growl, it is in most cases a sign of fear and thereby defense. Look for other signs that the growling is because of fear. Other signs can be exhibit dilated pupils, ears bending back, or a twitching tail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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