Cats delight in their independence and beauty. They are the favorite animals of most people. And although these amazing creatures are cute and know how to cuddle like no other, sometimes their behavior is surprising.
Why is the cat hissing?
What does the pet want to say when it meows? Or when the cat looks into the eyes? And if the cat hisses or sharpens its claws on expensive furniture?
Based on the unfriendly appearance of a hissing cat, it is easy to understand that the animal thus expresses discontent. There may be several explanations for this behavior. An animal will never hiss just like that, for no good reason.
The cat hisses in various cases when he does not like something:
- gets rid of excessive attention - a person or another cat;
- protects its territory from other animals;
- defends with the goal of self-defense;
- does not want to share prey;
- defends itself, worrying about offspring.
Division of territory
The dog becomes attached to the owner, showing unlimited devotion. But cats get used to the habitat. Therefore, they carefully guard their territory. In this case, cats mark all corners of the nearest terrain. And cats can hiss at the intruder, even if he is several times larger than their size. Therefore, one can often watch a cat hiss at a dog or other animal. Moreover, if this is the territory where the dog is usually located, the cat will not hiss at it, but on the contrary, can rub it on its feet, maintaining a friendly alliance with a stronger beast.
Pet behavior
Protecting its offspring, the cat protects the little kittens until it is sure of safety for them. For the same reason, pregnant cats can hiss.
If a new cat appears in the house, acquaintance and division of the territory takes place for some time. This can manifest itself only in a slight hiss, and sometimes in more aggressive variants. In any case, cats need time to get used to each other. When this happens, they can become good friends.
For a cat, the search for the most suitable male for mating is not a simple matter, but very responsible. In cases where the choice is small, the only option may be an acceptable option. But it's not always the case. If a cat hisses at a cat in a similar situation, most likely she does not see him as a future father for her offspring. In this regard, some cats are very picky, sometimes preferring to mate with only one male for several years. At the same time, aggressively hissing away all the other cats. Similar fidelity, as well as love for your children, even when they grew up, and longing for other cats indicate that cats also have human feelings, such as affection, feelings and love.
If a cat often attacks people by biting its legs or arms, and then runs away, it simply does not have enough game activity. This happens with pets that do not have the ability to hunt.
Cat proclaimed himself the main?
In cases where the cat hisses at the owner, the character of the animal plays the main role. Some cats are ready for any manifestation of affection on the part of the owner and will even unquestionably hang head down from a strong children's hug. Others are wary and dissatisfied with any light stroking, being too independent.
And yes, the cat really considers himself the main thing. He thinks that he must give all the sweets from the refrigerator. Coming to the owner on the bed to sleep, the cat is greatly honored. And often prefers to come by himself. And if a person puts the cat to bed, she will suddenly have completely different plans. If only this were contrary to the master's will. After all, cats are terribly independent and prefer to decide everything for themselves, showing in most cases rebellion. But it still depends on the breed and nature of the animal.
Cats rarely hiss at familiar people, as this is a more active manifestation of aggression. At first they try to say about their dissatisfaction with a light nibble or tail punch. A calm contented cat will never beat its tail. If this happens, then the
cat is dissatisfied with excessive attention. It must be left alone, even stopping stroking. In order for the cat to stop biting a person, it is enough to freeze, not moving. The majestic animal will immediately accept this submission and will cease to attack.
Methods of dealing with cat aggression
In order not to suffer from an aggressive-minded cat, you must try to distract him. Some cat breeds switch to food. A possible solution in some cases would be to ignore the cat. And when he calms down, try to solve his problem - proving that the guest, other animal or toy is not as scary as he thought.
To avoid cat fights, use water sprayers or loud noises. The effect of surprise works well on animals preparing for a fight. And they completely switch their attention to an extraneous factor. But trying to separate the cats with your hands is strictly prohibited. During the fight, animals do not distinguish who is in front of them - the enemy or beloved master. Therefore, you can suffer from the claws of the animal.
Regardless of how pets behave, those who have had a beloved cat at least once in their life will never trade this animal for anyone else. And even though cats are independent and do only what they want, but perhaps thatβs why they attract people so much. After all, a cat is like a little tiger, with no less ambitions and waywardness. And if the cat hisses, then he has good reason for it.