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ASK DR. SCHELLING
Dear Dr. Schelling,
I have a very loveable, sweet cat named Hazel. She doesn't give me any problems but, when I have visitors, she hisses at them. I feel a bit embarrassed about it and worried about Tabby and my guests. How can I get Tabby to greet visitors nicely?
–Hissy Hazel's Mom|
Dear Hissy's Mom, Cats hiss in order to warn humans that they don't like something. In Hazel's case, she may be afraid or stressed by new people in her home. There are some ways to help Hazel feel better about newcomers so you can all have a more relaxed visit. Take a look at this article about what to do if your cat hisses at people: Why Do Cats Hiss at People? … … … …Dr. Schelling is on Facebook! Get up-to-date information on cat health, care, behavior and much more! 
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DEAR FANCY,
My housemates and I like to think of ourselves as a gang. I mean, we each definitely like to do our own thing, but we hang out and eat together and do some playing and sleeping together. We are trying to decide what our gang's name should be and I saw a group of cats on our human's TV that was called a pride. I think we should call ourselves "The Pride of Apple Street." What do you think?
–Gangster Feline
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Dear Gangster,
I love the name but I think it's taken, and you might have a gang-fight on your hands if you use it. See, a group of LIONS is called a pride. A group of HOUSECATS is called a clowder. So you guys are "The Clowder of Apple Street." I think it sounds tough.
You should have your human check out, What Is a Group of Cats Called, and read it to you. Just be glad you and your buddies aren't puppies.
–Fancy
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