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Why does my cat hide and hiss when new people visit? What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

Pebbles hisses, meows, and runs away when new people come over. Which some come over quite a few times. Why? What can i do?

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 20th, 2018

This is just how some cats are. Some cats will just hide when other people come over. There is not much to do to curb this behavior. I would let Pebbles be if she is scared. Once people are calm at your home she may come out more. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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