If Your Cat Is Feeling Threatened By Your Dog, He Or She May Hiss In An Attempt To Reclaim Control.
You can’t stop your cat from hissing, however you can do any number of things to help the cat feel less threatened. When cats are newly introduced to one another, they do tend to mark territory with urine and scent. A fearful cat may exhibit dilated pupils, ears turning back, or a twitching tail.
In Some Cases, Hissing Can Also Be A Sign Of Aggression.
Cats hiss at anything and anyone they perceive to be a threat. There are two main reasons why a cat will hiss: Cats hiss at dogs for many of the same reasons they hiss at other cats.
When Approached By A Stranger;
If your cat feels intimidated by your dog, he might hiss to reassert dominance. Cats also hiss when they see another animal, like a dog, because it warns the other creature that she's being protective and not to come closer. If your cat is hissing at your dog your cat is likely to be communicating that they want space from your dog or feels threatened by your dog's presence.
Your Cat May Appear Nervous, Frightened And Startle Easily.
Why do cats swat at dogs? With this hiss, the cat gives the ‘back off’ warning to the dog to frighten it. “it is a defensive behavior.
Physical Pain Is A Common Reason That A Feline Will Start Hissing.
A mother cat will usually hiss at her kittens because of hormonal changes in her body that occur during the pregnancy, birth, and nursing of the kittens. Pain is an unavoidable and often unpleasant experience. But it turns out cats actually hiss to tell others to stay away.
