Question Posted Sunday September 18 2011, 12:25 am
WHENEVER i give my kitty food he immediatly hisses at me, not only me but everyone that tries to feed him, we dont do anything to bother him, he purs on us and loves to play with us and everything! but when it comes to food he snatches it away and starts hissing us soo much, :( why is he doing this?
solidadvice4teens answered Tuesday September 20 2011, 9:09 pm: Be careful. Once you put that food down walk away and let him eat because he's in defensive mode. It's a territorial thing and dogs have it too to a higher degree. If you move it or go near it a cat will hiss and a dog will give a menacing growl and believe me no matter what your relationship they'll bite or feign if luckier.
It's meant to tell you not to get any closer or I'll bite you to defend what's mine. Don't touch him or go near when he's eating. Just put the food down and walk away and it will be fine. It's normal behavior he's using defensive tactics to protect treats and more importantly his dinner. The hiss means you're too close for his comfort. [ solidadvice4teens's advice column | Ask solidadvice4teens A Question ]
mpw247 answered Sunday September 18 2011, 12:00 pm: He probably feels protective over his food. cats are very possesive and don't like to share. He just doesn't like you touching something that he believes is rightfully his [ mpw247's advice column | Ask mpw247 A Question ]
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