All About Cat Hissing

Cat hissing: It’s not “mean." It’s communication!

Cats are not being “aggressive” when they hiss. They’re expressing, “I feel uncomfortable or scared, and I want this to stop.” And that’s OK.
Cats hiss to avoid physical contact. They’re saying, “Please go away. I don’t want to fight.”
In multi-cat homes, the cat who hisses most often is the one who feels the most stress or bullying. So please don’t get upset with your cat for hissing.
Respect the hiss by giving your cat space.

To prevent hissing among cats, ensure plentiful and spread-out resources, including food bowls and litter boxes. Also, provide vertical territory for them to easily get away from each other. Learn more tips in the video below.

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