Laughter As Cats Have 'Hiss Off' During First Meeting

A feline face off between two cats has gained viral attention after Scottish fold Rico was introduced to his calico counterpart. The moment was caught on camera in that's been viewed 1 million times on where it was posted under the handle @ricothefold. Orchestrated by their respective owners, the rendezvous quickly escalated into a hissing match, as both cats made it abundantly clear that friendship was not on their agenda.

and yes Rico is an only child The showdown occurred as Rico, comfortably nestled in his owner's arms, came face to face with the calico cat, who was similarly cradled by its human counterpart on the other side of a door. Tension ensued as hissing continued and the cats stared each other down. But cat behavior tells us it isn't unusual for cats to find it difficult to make friends at first meeting.

Hissing serves as a warning, signaling the need for space and a clear indication to back off, and is a natural reaction as they establish boundaries and territories. Introducing cats to ensure success requires plenty of patience and care. Pam Johnson Bennett, a renowned author and Cat Behavior Associates expert, previously told : "Introducing a kitten to an adult cat requires making sure the cat doesn't get overwhelmed by the energetic little newcomer.

Keep sessions short and positive." A great way to introduce two cats is to help them familiarize themselves with each other's scents before any face to face interaction. Growling or hissing during the introduction is a sign that the process needs to be slowed down, giving the cats more time to adjust.

The viral video captured attention from cat lovers who shared their reactions to Rico's encounter in the comments. "The fact they're doing all of this while being held is hilarious," said one viewer, while another wrote: "They're both so cute despite the situation." According to another comment, the video even seemed to provoke responses from cats that weren't in the room when an owner said: "My cat is next to me and also started hissing lmao." "It's a hiss off," joked another reply, while another pointed out that: "Each of them has to get the last word in." reached out to @ricothefold via TikTok for comment.

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