Understand What Your Cat Is Trying To Tell You.
From meowing and scratching to kneading, hiding and following you around, cats communicate in many different ways. Learn how to understand some of their most common everyday behaviors.
Cats Communicate In Their Own Way
Cats use sounds, body posture, facial expressions and everyday habits to communicate. Paying attention to the situation around a behavior can help you better understand what your cat may be feeling or trying to achieve.
Why Does My Cat Meow?
Cats may meow for attention, food, greeting, curiosity or because something in their environment has changed.
Why Does My Cat Knead?
Kneading is a common behavior where cats repeatedly push their paws against a soft surface. It is often associated with comfort and relaxation.
Why Does My Cat Follow Me?
Your cat may follow you because of curiosity, companionship, routine or because they expect food, play or attention.
Why Do Cats Love Boxes?
Enclosed spaces can provide cats with a comfortable place to hide, observe their surroundings and relax.
Watch The Ears, Tail And Posture
Looking at your cat’s whole body can be more useful than focusing on one signal alone. Ears, tail position, eyes and overall posture can provide clues about how relaxed or uncomfortable your cat feels.
Some Strange Habits Are Completely Normal
Cats can develop routines that seem unusual to people. Many of these behaviors are connected to natural instincts, exploration and communication.
Scratching
Scratching can help cats stretch, maintain their claws and leave visual and scent signals.
Hiding
Cats often seek quiet hiding places when resting, feeling uncertain or simply wanting time alone.
Zoomies
Sudden bursts of running and playful activity can be a normal way for cats to release energy.
Slow Blinking
Relaxed, slow blinking is commonly seen when cats feel calm and comfortable around familiar people.
When Behavior Changes Suddenly
A sudden change in your cat’s behavior can sometimes be related to stress, pain or illness. If your cat suddenly stops eating, hides much more than usual, has difficulty using the litter box, becomes unusually aggressive or behaves very differently, consider contacting a veterinarian.
Every Cat Has A Different Personality
Age, environment, socialization, previous experiences and daily routine can all influence behavior. The more time you spend observing your cat, the easier it becomes to recognize what is normal for them.