Why Do Cats Hiss And Growl. Their hiss is both scary and effective. One reason for cat growling or hissing is because they are upset over something.
My main concern is when did cats become inteligent enough to read and write in english and access the internet. Cats hiss to warn their kittens To send the message that this is my turf, cats may growl and hiss at a new dog.
When a cat hisses, it is a sign that she is feeling threatened, fearful, or extremely upset.
Cats hiss when they are startled, scared, angry, or in pain, and also to scare off intruders into their territory. Growling, hissing or spitting indicate a cat who is annoyed, frightened, angry or aggressive. Of course you hiss and growl. Stinkerbelle seems to be most likely to growl at essie, essie responds by becoming aggressive, mukluk will hiss if the other cats get aggressive, but she does not seem to start things).