When you witness a cat hissing, with its teeth exposed, it looks like an act of aggression. Cats typically hiss when they are faced with a threat—be it an animal or human they consider to be invading ...

If your cat has suddenly started hissing, you’re probably wondering what’s going on. One moment they’re curled up in your lap, the next they seem angry. While it might feel personal, hissing isn’t ...

Dear Cathy: The stray tabby that showed up at our door some 10 years ago (he was 6 months old at the time) has been well cared for, gotten all his shots and made annual visits with the vet. All in all ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I have two rescue cats, Emmy and Oscar, both about 6 years old. Every now and then, Oscar stands over his water bowl and hisses at it. He'll hiss for a bit, sometimes hold up his paw and ...