Deciphering these cat sounds will help you connect with your kitty What those (mostly) cute cat sounds mean It’s not always ...

Dear Miss Behavin’: I just adopted a new cat a few days ago, and my older female cat keeps hissing and growling at him. How can I help them to get along better? Reply: It’s quite ...

Hissing is a commonly misinterpreted cat behavior. Cat vocalizations, such as purring, chirping, meowing, growling, yowling, chattering, and, yes, hissing are all tools used for communication.

Q: Why does my cat growl and hiss while playing with his toys? A: Oh my word, I had one who used to do that too. It actually made me laugh. I'm guessing that in the wild, when a cat would catch ...

Brief, high-pitched meows A quick, sharp meow is often your cat’s way of giving you a friendly greeting, according to Rubin. When these meows are repeated or combined, they might express joy at seeing ...

Q: Why does my cat growl and hiss while playing with his toys? A: Oh my word, I had one who used to do that too. It actually made me laugh. I'm guessing that in the wild, when a cat would catch ...

Don’t be alarmed if you hear hissing, spitting and growling at first. It’s all part of negotiations. They may never be friends but, given proper time, can learn to cohabitate peacefully.

Cats hiss at each other and people when they're feeling threatened, and it's a normal way for them to express fear. "An aggressive cat may let out a harsh hissing noise, which could also be ...