Forming a strong bond and receiving unconditional love are two reasons many people choose to own pets. Although some people might find felines aloof, cats are very perceptive creatures. They can often pick up on the emotions of their human counterparts and pet care providers. To be more in tune with your cat, below is a guide to how they can sense what you’re feeling.

Smiling Prompts Positive Behavior in Cats

Studies have shown that cats respond to facial expressions. Cats associate smiling with positivity and will react accordingly. That’s why your furry friend is more likely to purr, want to rub against your leg, or sit on your lap when you are smiling and laughing. When you’re in a good mood, the body releases endorphins. Your cat uses its keen sense of smell to detect this hormone. When they know you are calm, it puts them in a more relaxed mood as well.

Tears & Loud Noises Are Indicators of Your Feelings

When you cry, a cat can smell the hormones in your tears. This includes high levels of the stress hormones adrenocorticotropic and prolactin. To console you and lighten the mood, a cat is more likely to rub its head on you or their pet care provider as a form of comfort. In addition to smiling, you are also more likely to use your indoor voice when in a good mood. That’s why cats associate yelling with stress. Cats have excellent hearing, which means the louder volume can cause discomfort and anxiety. They could hide or act skittish in response. In extreme cases, they might become aggressive as well.

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