- Emotion – Cats can pick up on how humans are feeling and if there is any emotional intensity.
- Stress – Cats can also sense when we’re under stress, and can sense subtle changes in our body language.
- Health – Cats can also pick up on subtle changes in our health, such as changes in our posture, behavior, or movement. They can even detect when an illness, such as a cold or flu, is coming before we do.
- Hunger – Cats can also detect subtle changes in our body chemistry, such as an increase in levels of hunger.
- Fatigue – Cats can sense when humans become tired and recognize when our energy levels or motivation are waning.
- Fear – Cats can pick up on our fear, usually by interpreting the physical cues we express when scared or threatened.
- Anxiety – Cats can also sense looming upheaval.
- Excitement – Cats can detect when their humans become excited, and can often be seen joining in on the fun or joining in the celebration.
- Danger – Cats can sense when danger is near, and will often attempt to protect their humans by acting as a lookout or making noise to alert other members of the household. They may hide under furniture or pace around, trying to find a safe place to be.
- Confusion – Cats can pick up on humans’ confusion and disorientation. They will often appear inconsolable in the moments of confusion, as if they can sense that something is wrong or unsettling. Cats may respond to confusion by pacing, meowing, and stretching. They may even try to come up with a solution on their own, such as finding a place to hide. If the confusion persists for too long, cats may begin to show signs of distress such as dilated pupils or excessive grooming. In the case of prolonged confusion, cats may even become aggressive in an attempt to protect their humans.
- When you are coming home – They are able to pick up on unique scents that the owner carries, such as their cologne or soap, as well as the sound of their car or footsteps, which can alert cats of an owner’s arrival even when they are not in sight.
The heightened senses of cats make them members of the household that provide a real benefit to their humans. By reading body language and subtle cues, cats can not only help to create a happier environment, but they can also help to keep everyone safe by detecting confusion or distress.
Nonverbal cues
The ability of cats to pick up on nonverbal cues makes them an invaluable companion and guardian, whose keen intelligence and intuition should be appreciated and respected.
At times, cats are misunderstood and even seen as aloof or unemotional. In truth, cats have their own distinct personalities, which should be respected and appreciated.
A true relationship between cats and humans is formed when both parties are able to communicate and understand one another—by reading body language and using subtle cues to communicate their own feelings.
Cats are particularly adept at communicating love and loyalty to their humans, which can help create a strong bond between them – and yes, they can read your mind!
