Things that can worry your cat

You love your cat very much, but it sometimes feels hard to understand what it wants and feels. Do you recognize yourself?

Having a conversation with your cat does not work, but there are many other ways to find out how your cat is feeling!

Read our tips and become an expert at understanding cat behavior. Your understanding will give your cat a greater sense of security and you will have an even better relationship.

Cats love to have control in their territory

When the cat feels satisfied and in control, they carefully "mark" their home with messages of security by rubbing their face against furniture or against your legs. Every time the cat rubs its face it leaves behind its "safety pheromones", a scent message that here I am safe. If your cat does that you can be sure your cat is doing well.

Things that can worry your cat

There are many things that can interfere with your cat's need for stability and thus affect his or her behavior.

For example, every time you move furniture, bring in new furniture, big cities, renovate your house, do some DYI work at home. Why? Well, because then you remove the messages messages of safety that your cat has left behind that will make it no longer feel at home. Your cat may then become disoriented and you may notice changes in the cat's behavior. Which in cat language means that the cat is worried and feels some discomfort.

Other things that can affect your cat are access to food, heat, water and a toilet. But competition for attention in the home from other cats as well as visitors to the home is affecting.

Your cat loves routines and stability. If your cat has been away for some time (for example, after living on cat retirement or staying with the veterinarian) it may feel a little lost when it comes home. Why? Well, all the cat's own message of safety has disappeared while the cat was gone. It simply does not recognize its own home!

But the biggest change your cat can make is moving to a new house or apartment. Even we humans can sometimes feel a little lost after a move, but it really applies to your cat. Entering a home without any message of security, ie pheromone markings, will create great stress and worry for your cat. This can affect your cat's behavior and you may notice that your cat begins to itch on furniture, pee indoors in the wrong places and hide in shadows more often.

The Signs That Your Cat Is Disappointed Or Concerned

• Kisses Indoors In The Wrong Places
• Hiding In The Shadows
• Trouble With Other Cats In The Home
• Washes Excessively
• Less Active
• Less Appetite
• Closes On Furniture
• Eat More Or Less Than Usual

Unlike dogs, which give the owner clear signals when they need something, cats are much more discreet and complex when they show what they need.

When you know what signs to look for to see when the cat is feeling dissatisfied, worried and stressed, you have come a long way. It helps you understand the cat and be able to help it feel better and to feel safe, satisfied and safe again faster.