While loving, cats tend to be more pensive and difficult to read than their canine friends. This is why veterinarians suggest paying attention to the details. Here are three tips for understanding your cat better. 

Advice for Learning About Your Cat

1. Watch for Behavioral Changes 

If your normally loving, caring cat suddenly shifts their behavior, it could be a sign that something isn’t right. Cats can experience depression just like humans, so talk with your veterinarian if they start making strange noises, being clingy, or not eating like they normally do. Happy cats should be curious, playful, and have a healthy appetite. 

2. Pay Attention to Body Language 

Cats are incredibly expressive, mostly through body language. Cats may roll over and expose their belly when they feel affectionate or trusting or stand in a “Halloween pose” with their back arched when they feel threatened. Cats also tend to stare directly into the eyes of something they deem a threat and narrow their focus as they become angry. Pay attention to how your cat is acting to learn more about how they may be feeling. 

3. Set Up Regular Veterinary Visits

Veterinarians offer more than just cat vaccinations. As trained animal experts, vets can also help you decode recent changes in your animal, or help you to understand how they operate. Veterinarians can also look for anatomical abnormalities, fur coat changes, and vision problems, so don’t hesitate to schedule a visit. 

When your cat is due for a routine checkup, turn to A-4 Animal Hospital in Lincoln, NE. In addition to offering emergency services and professional boarding, these trusted veterinarians also offer convenient house calls. Learn more about how they can help and their approach to veterinary care by visiting their website or by calling (402) 475-2282.