Why Do Cats Hiss?
Cat Hissing Explained!
Why do cats hiss? A hissing cat is basically trying to frighten away whatever or whoever he's hissing at.
Hissing is an act of defense. The cat is issuing a clear warning saying "carry on approaching me at your own risk." Snakes are one of the most deadly and feared animals. A cat hissing resembles a snake that's just about to strike - both facially and in the way its body moves. Mimicry - where one animal looks or acts like another - is common amongst different animal species. Some cat behavior experts believe that cat hissing came about through mimicry of snakes and has evolved as a feline defense mechanism.
A cat that's hissing is trying to frighten whatever it's hissing at. This usually happens either because it's scared of being attacked, so is trying to "face off" the would-be attacker, or it's showing aggressive cat behavior as an act of dominance.
Here are some other pages that may be of interest:
How to Deal with Cat Hissing
Aggressive Cats that Fear Humans
Aggressive Male Cat Behavior
Angry Cat Behavior During Play
Cat Aggression During Petting
Dominance Driven Angry Cats
Maternal Cat Aggressive Behavior
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