How do you know if your cat is happy?
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Even though felines are known as cold and distant, those who have one of these mini lions at home know well that the reality of cats' personality is different: they can be very attached to their owners, playful and very affectionate. Still, it is common for there to be doubts about the level of happiness of kittens, after all, if they do not speak, communication needs to happen in a way that does not make them happy.To help you in this mission, we have separated some signs that your cat gives when it is satisfied and happy: take a look to find out if your friend does it often!
Cat meow: he always "tells" you when he's happy
Cats are animals that often vocalize their feelings, so one of the main ways to tell that they are happy is to notice the high-pitched meows they give when they are near you, or even when they find their food bowl full. Often, depending on the animal's personality, they may even interact with you: when a cat's meow comes at that moment, it really seems tothat he is answering you.
Even if it's not a meow, purring is a characteristic of cat behavior that falls into the vocal category of expressing many different types of feelings. If you pet him and he ends up purring, you can be sure that what you have in front of you is a very happy cat!
A cat's gaze says a lot about their psychological state
Cats' intense stares, which to many people are threatening, mean just the opposite. In fact, the fixed gaze with the pupil more open represents excitement: that is, it is the way they look at something they admire and love - in this case, you. This only happens when he lives in a good and happy environment. As with humans, when the cat's pupil goes beyond the gaze, the cat's gaze is more intense.From a half-closed, intense smile to a wide-eyed one after a positive stimulus, you can be sure he's happy and excited about something you've shown him.
Up-to-date cleaning also shows that your cat is happy and healthy
Anyone who has one or more cats at home knows that they are organized animals and concerned about their own hygiene. This instinct for cleanliness is responsible for them living licking themselves, but guess what? Even though it is a natural behavior, it only happens when the cat is happy, comfortable and feels safe with the life he has. In other words: you can be sure of your feline's happiness when he is happy.doing precisely what makes him a cat.
See_also: How do you know if your cat is meowing a lot and is in pain or uncomfortable?Keep an eye on your cat's body language to know when they are happy
You can tell if your cat is happy or not just by looking at him from a distance. When his tail is up, with the normal hairs and the tip curled up like a hook, it is a sign that he is relaxed, calm and happy. If he lies with his belly up next to you, giving the opening to receive affection, in turn, he is relaxed, calm and happy.showing that he is happy to be in your company and that he is very happy. Other gestures he makes when he is asking for affection, such as rubbing his head and body against you, also follow this line.
