So, a thorough exam should be performed to rule out any underlying medical conditions,” says Dr. “Pain due to physical ailments, including: urinary tract infections, dental disease, trauma, arthritis and some metabolic diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, can cause cat growling. Yes - cat growling is sometimes a reaction to pain. Is cat growling a reaction to pain? Careful - a growl might mean your cat is in pain. “Cats can also growl in the presence of other cats or dogs in order to establish dominance or signify they are not interested in interacting with the other animal,” Dr. What about when cats growl at each other? When Merritt was growling at Gabby after he returned from the vet, it was because she simply didn’t recognize her kitty sibling! He smelled like the vet (Shots! A sterile environment! Riding in the car! Other cats!) instead of his usual odor (usually a mix of cat food and rolling around in his dad’s hockey gear). If a cat is annoyed from physical contact, he or she may growl.” Some cats can be food or toy aggressive and growl to show possession. Growling can occur from a variety of triggers. “It implies unhappiness from annoyance, anger, aggression or fear. I get it - I’d growl too if some weirdo entered my home and immediately thought they were entitled to the same physical contact (in Gabby’s case, head pets, in mine, hugs) I reserve for family and friends. He does not growl all the time, but he does growl more than other cats because he is more nervous than most cats. Gabby growls mostly when strangers enter our house and especially when strangers try to approach him without properly introducing themselves. Photography ©Page Light Studios | Thinkstock.Īlthough Gabby is more reserved than my outgoing lap cat Merritt, he is truly a big, lovable baby around an exclusive, privileged few and, since he had a rough start at life, it’s even more of a triumph when Gabby chooses to curl up next to us, groom us, or lavish us with headbutts and purrs. What causes cat growling? Cat growling can be caused by a number of things, like toy aggression. For those who still don’t know what cat growling sounds like (lucky you!), check out the video of this poor little ticked-off guy above.
If Gabby is especially not pleased, he will follow his growl with a big hiss. “ can sound very similar to a dog growl.”
Sasha Gibbons of Just Cats Veterinary Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut. To me, cat growling sound like a low brrrrrroooooooooooo“Growling is a deep, rumbling noise that comes from passage of air through vocal folds,” explains Dr. So, what exactly is cat growling and how should you react when your cat growls? Let’s take a look: What does cat growling sound like? But I’ve heard a fair amount of cat growling come from Merritt, too (we recently experienced a case of feline non-recognition aggression that caused her to growl away!). We adopted Gabby as an abandoned older kitty with an unknown past, so it makes sense that he’s got a few behavioral issues and is more prone to expressing his discontent vocally. My little calico lady, Merritt, is fond of trilling, but my large orange tabby dude, Gabby, is fond of the huff (an annoyed, airy snort - does anyone else’s cat do this?!) and the growl. As kitty parents know, cats make all kinds of sounds.
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