2006-10-03 10:44:19 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats make this sound in an attempt to scare away another creature they see as a threat. It usually works...!!
2006-10-03 10:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by Ricvee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An angry cat can be quite intimidating. Your usually cool cat suddenly crouches, half opens his mouth, draws back his lips, and bares his teeth in a terrifying expression. And then he expels his breath in a loud hiss. It's enough to deter anyone – or anything.
But that's the whole point. And what could be more intimidating than sounding like one of the world's most fearsome animals – the snake. The sound your cat makes – as well as its grimace – resembles that of a snake right before it strikes. And the message is clear: This is a warning, and any further threatening behavior toward me is at your peril.
2006-10-03 17:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because it scares the s hit out of animals that would prey upon them. They also use their hiss to warn others of their own breed that they have crossed into their territory and "be warned." Cats are prey for coyotes, mtn lions, large dogs, etc. and it is part of their defense. Their claws are another part and they use them when they sense that they are in the presence of people or animals that do not respect and trust them. Felines are amazing animals because each has a different personality, very distinct from the others, and they bond irrevocably with those who EARN their trust and love. The range of behaviors within the feline community is absolutely amazing which makes watching them go through their routines a lot of fun and humbling. You can test your own sense of humanity by making changes, relaxing, trusting those you obviously can trust, letting down your defense and other behaviors that keep felines from approaching you. Success with developing positive human emotions will gain you the trust of a feline. Success! Then people like you too. Except for a few exotic breeds, they only bond with one person. The most popular of those breeds are the Siamese. They control one human person at a time. So wait your turn, Bucky!
2006-10-03 17:54:44 · answer #3 · answered by ALWAYS GOTTA KNOW 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Kitty wants to play. Hisssssssssssssssss. Actually it means you've pissed off the cat and that's it's way of letting you know that.
2006-10-03 17:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by jljdc 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A tiny leprechaun plays the harp in the back of its throat
2006-10-03 17:46:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
To warn you that there pissed and your about to pay. Sometimes I think they want you to see their teeth the same reason why dogs do it when their pissssssssssed.
2006-10-03 18:45:52 · answer #6 · answered by fantasygurl20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To scare away potential danger.
2006-10-03 18:48:24 · answer #7 · answered by Art The Wise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cat's hiss when they are scared, angry, frightened, fighting, or feel that you are going to harm them, or feel danger coming..
It's their way of alarming and warning..
It's their version of our SCREAMing!
2006-10-03 17:55:36 · answer #8 · answered by carebearashee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they do it when they are mad or fighting like another cat, it should be common sense, i mean don't u hissssssss when ur mad
2006-10-03 17:54:30 · answer #9 · answered by Syd 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they usually do this when feeling comfort and calm with you , specially when they set in your lap or close to your hart rate.
2006-10-03 17:47:59 · answer #10 · answered by Faisal F 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋