Depending on their personality, cats can show they're happy or unhappy, according to our partner The Conversation.
If a cat is showing troubling behavior, it may be a good idea to take them to the vet to see if there is a problem…
This analysis was conducted by Susan Hazel, Senior Lecturer at the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Adelaide (Australia).
First of all, how do you know if a cat is happy?
Cats can't tell us how they feel, but by carefully observing their behavior, we can learn a lot.
What does a cat like to do?
Does he have a favorite chair he sits on?
Or a favorite window he looks out of?
Maybe he likes to sit on your lap or play with toys?
The things cats do are probably what they like to do.
As long as they have the opportunity to do them, they are probably happy.
Giving a cat toys is a great way to make it happy, especially if it's a kitten.
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For example, you can make a game for cats about their food – cats have a natural hunting instinct and like to chase their food.
The easiest way is to find an empty water bottle and poke holes in it.
Then put kibble inside and close the cap.
When the cat rolls the bottle, the food will fall out.
Depending on their personality, cats can show they are unhappy in two ways:
they may hide under a bed or in a closet, and show no interest in play or any interaction.
If they also stop eating and toileting, this is often a sign that they are unhappy.
they may also pace or seek our attention by constantly meowing.
These cats can follow you all the time and destroy furniture or other objects in the house.
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Some cats may also urinate in the wrong place when unhappy.
If a cat exhibits any of these signs, it likely means something is bothering them.
If he's not eating or grooming himself, or if there are other signs that worry you, it may be a good idea to take him to the vet to see if there's a problem.
How do you know if your cat likes you?
If a cat likes cuddles on the lap and purrs when petted, it most likely appreciates the person who cuddles it.
Cats choose to hang out with the people they really love, just like we do with our friends.
If a cat likes to be petted, it will likely stay still, close its eyes, and move its head or body to be petted in its favorite spots.
It can be along the cheeks, under the chin, or between the ears and the eyes.
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However, if the cat doesn't like all of this, don't panic thinking he doesn't like you!
Some cats are friendlier than others, and a cat may not like to be cuddled, the same way some people like cuddles and some don't.
A cat may appreciate the presence of a person, even if he does not want to approach them.
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This review was written by Susan Hazel, Senior Lecturer at the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Adelaide, Australia.
The original article was published on The Conversation website.
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