5. Confident behavior is a really good sign of a happy cat
Your cat should be naturally curious about the world around it and confident in its life with you. It will be showing an interest in everything it comes across, or it might just sit and observe quietly but it will still be interested. A cat which is confident will hold its head up, have a good appetite and take an interest in the environment around it. It will show curiosity by twitching its tail from side to side and having wide eyes. Having ears facing forward and relaxed whiskers are also signs of a contented cat.
4. Your cat is vocal
We all know cats meow but they make all sorts of noises, to ask for food, request a cuddle, tell you they are cold or want to go outside. They also make very specific noises when they are feeling happy and content, almost responding to your chat. The purring sound is a very good indicator that a cat is happy but a cat being vocal is generally a good sign. The more high pitched the sounds are, the better, as sometimes the lower pitch meows can indicate they are frustrated and want something.
3. Settling on your lap and making a nest
Cats have a unique way of showing how happy they are, when they curl up on your lap, besides purring and falling asleep which are the more obvious signs. You may have noticed your cat kneading your lap with its paws as if kneading dough, and wondered what this was about. It harps back to when they are kittens, and they do this action around their mum’s teat to encourage the milk. It’s a real sign of contentment, pleasure, enjoyment, and trust.
2. Playful behavior is a sure sign of a happy cat
Older cats may play less but they still have a sense of fun and will interact in a playful way with owners who make them happy, as well as with other household pets they like and trust. Cats will show you they are happy and want to play in a number of ways, perhaps by lying on their side and twitching their tail. Cats will happily chase lights from laser pens or balls of paper and string, there is no need to buy expensive toys – it’s the interaction which makes them happy.
1. Having a healthy appearance is a sign of a happy cat
Cats need to be well looked after and by physically content, as well as emotionally happy. If they feel happy they keep themselves well groomed. Cats will groom themselves and keep themselves clean when they are happy. They might also groom other cats or even their owner, to express happiness and trust. If they are not happy, they will stop grooming and become scruffy so you’ll know from the way they look, if something is wrong.
