Why Do Cats Hiss For No Reason

Marci Koski a certified feline behavior and training professional with Feline Behavior Solutions in Vancouver Washington.

Why do cats hiss for no reason. If you dont have much experience you will need to learn all you can about what a cat is trying to say to you so you can provide the care they need. The cat may howl from boredom or it could be because your cat is stressed. A cat chasing its tail is usually just playful and fun.

A cats hiss is thought to be a form of protective mimicry. Your Cat Is in Pain. Growls and hisses happen when a threat of some kind is perceived rather than by just being alarmed.

This is an incredibly rare diagnosis in cats and has been shown to be related to stress. Cats have different senses than humans do so when you see your cat hissing at thin air it might mean that they are looking at something or hearing something that you cant see with your limited mortal senses. Its important to notice the warning signs before they start hissing.

Dont be alarmed. Its a defensive behavior that often means youre doing something your cat doesnt like. If this is the case youll likely notice that their body language isnt telling you that they are afraid.

When a cat is caught off guard or if something happens suddenly the cat may just hiss. The hissing is more frequently observed among the un-neutered cats. This can come in the form of a human a dog another cat or even a new object at home.

Why cats hiss. Cats will certainly hiss at each other when they are annoyed or when there is a strange cat around but its important to understand a few of the other reasons behind your cats hissing too. Cats hiss when they are stressed afraid threatened or in pain.