Like hissing, when your cat makes a growling or snarling noise it’s their way of saying, “Hey buddy, back off or else!” Dr.

Interestingly, cats are particularly sensitive to hissing sounds because they interpret them as a threat from other animals. This can include the sound of steam escaping from a kettle, a spray bottle, ...

One of my cats used to hiss and growl when she would get overstimulated ... A lot of times cats will stop what they're doing with a loud noise – clapping a hand or shaking a can full of coins.