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when your cat hiss does it hurt them
No, it is not okay to pick up a cat by the scruff as it can cause discomfort and potential harm to the cat.
No, it is not safe to pick up a cat by the scruff as it can cause discomfort and potential injury to the cat.
No, it is not safe to pick up a cat by its neck as it can cause injury or discomfort to the cat. It is better to support a cat's body properly when picking it up.
No, it is not safe to pick up a cat by the scruff of the neck as it can cause discomfort and potential injury to the cat.
The mom cat is hissing at the kitten to establish dominance, protect her territory, or discipline the kitten for misbehaving. Hissing is a way for cats to communicate their boundaries and assert their authority.
A cat hissing when it sees a dog is an example of defensive behavior. This vocalization serves as a warning to the dog, indicating that the cat feels threatened and is prepared to defend itself. Hissing is a way for the cat to communicate its discomfort and establish boundaries.
No, it is not safe to pick up a cat by the neck as it can cause harm or injury to the cat. It is better to support a cat's body when picking them up to ensure their safety and comfort.
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.
The mom cat may be hissing at her 4-month old kitten to establish boundaries, discipline the kitten, or protect her territory. Hissing is a way for the mom cat to communicate with her kitten and teach it proper behavior.
It usually depends on what type of scent they've found. If a cat starts hissing for no apparent reason it could mean that they have just picked up a different cat scent, for cats can be very territorial. If not, cats are usually just making the sound because they are either surprised or excited.
Obviously, it didn't agree with your cat!