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Why does a cat hiss: an explanation of the animal's behavior in dangerous situations
07.05.2023 08:57
When in a stressful situation, many cats begin to make a sound called hissing.
Usually, fluffy creatures do this in order to scare the enemy.
But sometimes such behavior is a way for a pet to show its emotions and give its owner a certain “signal”.
But why do cats hiss in moments of danger and not make any other sounds?
What explains the "choice" of hissing
This is a trick on the part of the cat. The pet understands that hissing is a sound that many representatives of the fauna are afraid of.
This fear has a logical explanation: poisonous snakes can hiss.
As a result, the appearance of the corresponding sound is perceived by many animals on a subconscious level as a sign of mortal danger.
This is why cats often choose a strategy such as imitating the hissing of snakes.
Pets count on the fact that a potential rival will be scared and refuse to attack. And the trick works in many cases.
What does a hissing cat feel like?
A four-legged friend who hisses is often afraid of his enemy. And the sound acts as a defensive reaction.
But often a hissing cat does not feel fear. On the contrary, the pet may demonstrate readiness to attack.
And sometimes hissing is an attempt on the part of the animal to “tell” its owner: “I don’t like this,” “Don’t do that,” “I’m irritated,” or “Don’t touch me.”
