- Cats are an opinionated bunch
- Do they love us or would they rather see us out of the house for good?
- An expert has explained how to tell if they secretly hate you
Many of us have them but who among us can honestly say they truly understand the mind of a cat?
Do they like us or would they actually rather see us out of the house for good so they can finally indulge in some extra-long (and extra loud) grooming sessions?
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The bonds we share with the creatures that share our homes with can often feel one sided. After all, we know how we feel about them but how do they feel about us?
Well, according to some new expert advice, it’s actually quite easier to tell if your cat secretly hates you.
The information comes via Newsweek. They recently spoke to a veterinarian to learn more about cats and their often complex behaviors.
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During their chat, this animal expert shared three key tells that indicate your cat could be sick of seeing you. Read on to find out how you can tell what your cat really thinks of you.
How to tell if your cat secretly hates you
The outlet spoke to Marc Smith, a vet for Nashville’s Natchez Trace Veterinary Services. During their in-depth feline-focused chat, Smith explained that while cats aren’t strictly able to feel the same type of emotional responses as their human owners, they do experience things like fear, anxiety and unease.
“So rather than your cat ‘hating’ you, it is much more likely that your cat is feeling stressed, anxious, or threatened,” explained Smith.
If you’re worried that you’re making your cat feel any of these emotions, the outlet suggested that one sign to look out for is hiding. They went on to explain that this is an instinctual behavior that’s inherited from their older, wilder ancestors and used whenever they feel overly-anxious.
So if you find yourself struggling to locate your cat, maybe you’ve given it an anxiety overload.
Hissing and urinating on your belongings
Hissing is also another important sign that your cat isn’t loving life – especially when its eyes are dilated.
“These are signs of fear and a way for your cat to warn you to get away. Sometimes the cat might swat at you with its paw or even try to bite you,” said Smith.
Going after your personal belongings by marking them with their scent is also another key factor to an unhappy cat, says Smith. “If your cat feels threatened, insecure, or is trying to reassert a sense of safety or control, they may choose these personal items because they are strongly associated with you,” said the vet.
“It is a way of mingling scents as a coping mechanism.”
