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Growling, hissing or spitting indicate a cat who is annoyed, frightened, angry or aggressive. Leave this cat alone. A yowl or howl (they sound like loud, drawn-out meows) tells you your cat is in some kind of distressâstuck in a closet, looking for you or in pain. Find your cat if they're making this noise. However, in unneutered and unspayed cats, these sounds are part of mating behavior (and very annoying).
Many behavior experts believe that the cat produces the hissing sound to mimic that of a hissing snake in order to deter opponents. Mimicry is a common behavior in the anmal world when it comes to survival. Some animals will mimic a predator vocally or visually as a deterrant.f your cat hisses every time you try to handle her, make sure sheâs not in pain. If there isnât any medical reason for the hissing when handled then itâs time to work on trust-building with the cat by gradually getting her more comfortable with your presence.