What does a cat want to tell its owner with its behavior?

04.01.2023 05:00
Updated: 13.04.2023 06:18

Understanding what a cat wants to say with its behavior is not that difficult.

We'll tell you how to determine what your cat needs based on its behavior.

How a cat says it wants to eat

It's simple. If a cat is hungry, one will follow its owner around and rub against his legs, meowing loudly.

How a cat communicates that it wants to play

Playing is a way for cats to relieve their hunting instinct. When a cat wants to play, it presses itself against the floor, lays its ears back, and slowly moves its tail from side to side.

Also, a cat in a playful mood can attack its owner's legs.

Photo: © Belnovosti

How to understand that a cat wants to go to the toilet

If a cat wants to go to the toilet and the litter box is dirty, it will walk in circles, scratch the floor with its paw and meow.

If you don't clean the litter box, a clean animal may go to the toilet in another place.

How to understand that a cat is sick

If your cat is not eating well, is not cooperative, hides, takes unnatural positions, or licks itself too thoroughly, this is a reason to contact your veterinarian.

How to understand that a cat is scared

A frightened cat looks like this: tail tucked, paws half-bent, pupils dilated.

When very frightened, cats also arch their backs and hiss – preparing to defend themselves.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor

Content
  1. How a cat says it wants to eat
  2. How a cat communicates that it wants to play
  3. How to understand that a cat wants to go to the toilet
  4. How to understand that a cat is sick
  5. How to understand that a cat is scared