{"id":58478,"date":"2022-04-16T10:52:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:52:35","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:52:35","slug":"what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/","title":{"rendered":"What sounds do cats make when fighting?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#What_sounds_do_cats_make_when_fighting\" title=\"What sounds do cats make when fighting?\">What sounds do cats make when fighting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#Do_cats_make_noise_when_fighting\" title=\"Do cats make noise when fighting?\">Do cats make noise when fighting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#Why_do_cats_scream_when_they_are_fighting\" title=\"Why do cats scream when they are fighting?\">Why do cats scream when they are fighting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#What_does_it_look_like_when_cats_are_fighting\" title=\"What does it look like when cats are fighting?\">What does it look like when cats are fighting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#Why_do_cats_make_weird_noises_when_fighting\" title=\"Why do cats make weird noises when fighting?\">Why do cats make weird noises when fighting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#How_do_you_know_cats_are_fighting\" title=\"How do you know cats are fighting?\">How do you know cats are fighting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#What_noise_does_an_angry_cat_make\" title=\"What noise does an angry cat make?\">What noise does an angry cat make?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#How_can_you_tell_if_cats_are_fighting_or_fighting\" title=\"How can you tell if cats are fighting or fighting?\">How can you tell if cats are fighting or fighting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#Do_cats_scream_when_fighting\" title=\"Do cats scream when fighting?\">Do cats scream when fighting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#What_happens_when_2_cats_fight\" title=\"What happens when 2 cats fight?\">What happens when 2 cats fight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#Do_cats_fight_silently\" title=\"Do cats fight silently?\">Do cats fight silently?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_make_noise_while_play_fighting\" title=\"Is it normal for cats to make noise while play fighting?\">Is it normal for cats to make noise while play fighting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-sounds-do-cats-make-when-fighting\/#What_do_cats_do_when_they_are_about_to_fight\" title=\"What do cats do when they are about to fight?\">What do cats do when they are about to fight?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sounds_do_cats_make_when_fighting\"><\/span>What sounds do cats make when fighting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you hear <b>guttural meowing sounds, screeching, hissing, yowling and growling, those are cat fight sounds and mean a fight is brewing  and soon, the cats might be biting each other&#8217;s necks, which is a predatory move, Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_make_noise_when_fighting\"><\/span>Do cats make noise when fighting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, <b>cats that are play fighting will not make much noise. If they do make any noises, you are more likely to hear a meow than a hiss or growl. If you hear an unending succession of growling or hissing, then your cats may be fighting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_scream_when_they_are_fighting\"><\/span>Why do cats scream when they are fighting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the main reasons cats scream is <b>because they&#8217;re angry or afraid  hence why cat screaming often happens during cat fights. According to cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy, The sympathetic nervous system kicks in with the &#8216;fight or flight&#8217; reflex; if there&#8217;s nowhere to flee, the only option is to fight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_look_like_when_cats_are_fighting\"><\/span>What does it look like when cats are fighting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cats <b>flatten their ears, hold their ears back, or puff up their fur or tails, this is a sign that they&#8217;re fighting, not playing. Defensive, puffy postures and leaning away from each other while hissing with bared teeth are signs that your cats feel threatened and aren&#8217;t having fun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_make_weird_noises_when_fighting\"><\/span>Why do cats make weird noises when fighting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, <b>cats that are play fighting will not make much noise. If they do make any noises, you are more likely to hear a meow than a hiss or growl. If you hear an unending succession of growling or hissing, then your cats may be fighting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_cats_are_fighting\"><\/span>How do you know cats are fighting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats yowl at each other <b>because they are aggressive animals that can fight tooth and nail to protect their territory. Even cats that have gotten along in the past can start rubbing each other the wrong way now and then. However, you will assist them in resuming their partnership.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_noise_does_an_angry_cat_make\"><\/span>What noise does an angry cat make?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your cats flatten their ears, hold their ears back, or puff up their fur or tails, this is a sign that they&#8217;re fighting, not playing. Defensive, puffy postures and leaning away from each other while hissing with bared teeth are signs that your cats feel threatened and aren&#8217;t having fun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_cats_are_fighting_or_fighting\"><\/span>How can you tell if cats are fighting or fighting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your cats&#8217; bodies are relaxed or their ears are pointed forward, they&#8217;re likely just playing. If your cats flatten their ears, hold their ears back, or puff up their fur or tails, this is a sign that they&#8217;re fighting, not playing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_scream_when_fighting\"><\/span>Do cats scream when fighting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the main reasons cats scream is because they&#8217;re angry or afraid  hence why <b>cat screaming often happens during cat fights. According to cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy, The sympathetic nervous system kicks in with the &#8216;fight or flight&#8217; reflex; if there&#8217;s nowhere to flee, the only option is to fight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_2_cats_fight\"><\/span>What happens when 2 cats fight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats don&#8217;t solve disagreements with aggressiveness. You don&#8217;t want to get in the middle of two fighting cats, so try to distract them instead, with a loud noise or sudden movement to break their concentration on their fight. Don&#8217;t punish your cat. Never punish your cat for aggressive behavior toward another cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_fight_silently\"><\/span>Do cats fight silently?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Should I Let My Cats Play Fight? Play fighting is a normal healthy behaviour in which cats will chase each other, roll around and strike each other with their paws. <b>Play fighting is silent, the biting is gentle, causes no injury or pain and the claws are typically retracted.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_make_noise_while_play_fighting\"><\/span>Is it normal for cats to make noise while play fighting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, <b>cats that are play fighting will not make much noise. If they do make any noises, you are more likely to hear a meow than a hiss or growl. If you hear an unending succession of growling or hissing, then your cats may be fighting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_cats_do_when_they_are_about_to_fight\"><\/span>What do cats do when they are about to fight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cats <b>flatten their ears, hold their ears back, or puff up their fur or tails, this is a sign that they&#8217;re fighting, not playing. Defensive, puffy postures and leaning away from each other while hissing with bared teeth are signs that your cats feel threatened and aren&#8217;t having fun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What sounds do cats make when fighting?Do cats make noise when fighting?Why do cats scream when they are fighting?What does it look like when cats are fighting?Why do cats make weird noises when fighting?How do you know cats are fighting?What noise does an angry cat make?How can you tell if cats are&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-58478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58478"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58478"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58478\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58478"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}