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More often than not they are playing with each other. Sometimes things can get a little rough and one may draw blood with their claws. The term 'cat and mouse' applies here and it's partially to do with hunting instincts (rodents, etc.)

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a cat hisses when it sees a dog. The hissing is an example of -

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It's scared, annoyed, only likes you, or has some serious issues

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Why does your cat hiss when you pet her?

Your cat is probaly scared of you, try giving it treats from your hand, playing with it , dont pet your cat until it seems calmer around you. If your cat is angry it might hiss and it might hiss because a stranger is at your house and is trying to pet your cat.


Why don't some cats hiss?

Because they don't feel offended or scared. Cats hiss because they feel danger. If your cat or somebodies cat you know isn't hissing. That simply says that they are happy. Happy to help!!!


What does hissing mean?

Hissing means that the cat is scared and it is trying to defend its self so stay away if a cat starts to hiss and arch his/her back.


What is it called when your cat gets scared and makes that screaming noise?

either a hiss, ( mouth is wide, jaw opened, eyes squinted) or probably just a scared meow


How do you know when a cat is scared or nervous?

Sometimes it's fur will stand on end. It also will hiss, and its ears flatten against their head.


Can hissing hurt a cat?

when your cat hiss does it hurt them


Meow is to a cat as Hiss is to a?

Snake


Can an object hiss?

yah!.... a cat


What is an. onomatopoeia for frightened cat?

hiss


Is hiss a noun?

Hiss can be either a noun or a verb.Noun: The hiss from the tape deck was very annoying.Verb: The cat tends to hiss at anyone he doesn't recognize.


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opossums are usually quiet, but they hiss when they are scared.


Why does cat growl and hiss and bite?

It feels threatened.