Growling conveys a range of cat attitudes from contentment to distress.
Natural Communication
Illness, injury, or arthritis can cause unwelcome touch sensitivity.
Pain or Discomfort
Rivals growl and instigate standoffs regarding shared territory negotiations.
Intercat Conflict
Adversarial shows of ferocity try repelling perceived encroaching threats.
Defensive Warning
Protecting vital assets like food elicit defensive rumblings.
Resource Guarding
Apprehensive growling attempts safeguarding distance from scare triggers.
Fear or Anxiety
Once content purry cats revolt against sudden overwhelming strokes.
Petting Overload