![]() ![]() ![]() A scared cat will be puffed up, with ears back, and if that doesn't work hissing is next. Hissing is a "last resort" before he may swipe out in fear. You'll also see that she's not blinking, her eyes become slits, and she may be crouched down. It's a warning that she's irritated about something, and it's best to leave her alone if possible. A growling cat sounds like he's making a low rumble. When he is mad, but not fearful, this is when you are more likely to hear growling. Typically fear and anger seem to go hand in hand. Usually we think of hissing and growling as going together, and signaling fear and anger. Just kidding – most cats, Maine Coons included, get along great with dogs and kids.īut there are times when they think there is danger, and this is when you might hear hissing or growling. It's not all fun and games when you are a house cat, apparently! There are dogs, children, and other things lurking in the shadows. For more, visit our page, What Makes A Happy Cat Purr? There are other times that kitties turn on the motor, too, and some interesting facts about it. He can be heard through closed doors, across large spaces, and over the sound of the radio or television! Isn't it interesting that different cats have a unique purr sound? They seem to smile when this is going on, too. Leo, on the other hand, can purr (and knead, etc) for what seems like an endless time! Usually she purrs when she settles in to get comfortable. Alice has a more "hollow” sound, and her purr is short-lived. If I were blindfolded, I could differentiate between the sound of Alice purring and Leo's motor. They are very happy cats by nature, so there is a lot of purring. I still have that thought now, when one of my Maine Coons starts purring. Purring is reserved mostly to express happiness, as we all know! When I was a child, and my cat purred, I always thought to myself: "S/He is completely content." If you are very in tune with him or her, you may know the difference between "I'm hungry," "I want to play" or "Give me some loving!" There is a difference between "hello," and "I want something," for example. ![]() Have you ever noticed that your fur-friend has different meows? It's true. ![]()
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