Each cat is different in how they display their emotions, so it may take some time to fully understand the behaviors that are unique to them. But if you're at a loss, pay attention to your cat's body posture, ears, eyes, and tail for clues.
1. HAPPY
When a cat is feeling happy, typical signs an owner may observe would be seeing their ears in a normal, upright position, slow blinking, kneading, and slow swishing of their tails.
It is pretty safe to say they are happy if cats are kneading, purring, blinking their eyes, drooling.
A cat's whiskers may be the most overt sign of their happiness - or unhappiness. When the cat is relaxed the whiskers will be forward and when the cat begins to feel fear or anxiousness, the whiskers are pulled back to the side of the face.
Other typical signs of a content cat are a loose tail and a relaxed body posture, such as lying on their side.
2. MAD
In general, longer and lower frequency sounds - think of growls and hissing - signal cats want distance and warn of potential aggression. These contrast with happy sounds, like meows and chirps. To know if a cat is feeling stressed or threatened, experts say signs to look for include: Ears pinned back. Hissing, Swatting, Hiding, Tail swishing.
A cat's mood can also shift abruptly from contentment to irritation. For example, if you want to know when to stop petting your cat, pay attention to its tail. The tail will also tell you when they have had enough of your petting; it will begin to swish or twitch at the end as a signal that they want you to stop what you are doing and they find it irritating. If you observe these behaviors, the best thing to do is to physically move away from your cat to give them time and space.
3. AFRAID
If your cat walks across the room with its tail lowered, they are saying to you there is something in there I'm uncomfortable with – or being cautious about.
Other signs of fear or anxiety may include: Crouched or stiffened body posture; Open, panting mouth or rapid breathing; Dilated eyes; Ears pushed back or to the side; Tucked or wagging tail.
4. STRESSED
The main warning sign that I see when a cat is not feeling well is hiding and avoiding social interaction. If your cat displays these anti-social behaviors, it's possible they're feeling sick or stressed and need to see a veterinarian. A cat who spends most of its time under the bed is a cat who does not feel safe, and that is a sign that something is amiss.
BUT REMEMBER THAT EACH CAT IS UNIQUE - It's important to keep in mind that these are all general guidelines, not hard-and-fast rulebooks to your cat's mind. Each cat is individual, and a sign of happiness in one cat could be a sign of distress in another.
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