The snort is part of the cat's language. He uses it whenever he feels cornered, unable to escape, or when there is another animal (four-legged or two-legged) that does not leave him alone.
However, sometimes it can snort if we have stroked it in an area that hurts. As you can see, there are several reasons why you can use the snort, so let's see how to stop my cat from hissing.
Identify the cause of the hiss
It is the most important thing to do. As a responsible caregiver, we always have to wonder why he does such a thing, in this case snort, to be able to help him. A) Yes, it may be necessary to answer these questions:
- What was being done to the cat at the time?
- Has there been any change at home? (separation, loss, change of furniture, new member of the family).
- Have you moved?
- Is the family atmosphere tense?
- Have you had an accident?
The cat is a very sensitive animal, so much so that our emotions end up reflecting on it affecting him just like us and even more, especially sadness and anxiety. When we decide to take one home, we have to keep this in mind if we want the coexistence for both - cat and human - to be pleasant and happy.
What to do to stop his snorting?
Once we have identified the cause, it is time to act to prevent it from happening again. For example:
- If it was bothering him, stop doing it and explain to the children that you have to respect the feline.
- If there have been any changes, you can help by using Feliway, and surprising him from time to time with cans of wet food. In addition, you have to continue giving affection daily.
- If there has been any loss or separation, you have to be very patient. The feline goes through the different stages of grief, and it can take a long time to recover. With pampering and respect, he will get over them 😉.
- If you are not having a good time lately, my advice -for everyone- is to relax. It is not necessary to leave the house for this, just put on relaxing music, sit in an armchair, and close your eyes for about 15-20 minutes each day.
- If a blow is suspected, it is worth taking it to the vet.
All cats hiss, but they will do so much less if you take good care of them