Cats might not be as socially intelligent as dogs, but they can also understand their owners' mood and mental state well.
The thing is, cats and dogs often pay attention to different details of your behavior to understand that something goes wrong.
Here's how cats can see when you're sad or angry.
Body Language
Cats pay attention to how you move and act.
When you're happy, you might move more, and when you're sad, you might be quieter. Cats notice these things.
Voice Tones
Your voice tells your cat a lot. When you're cheerful, your voice is different than when you're upset.
Cats can pick up on these changes and understand your mood.
Smells
Believe it or not, cats have an excellent sense of smell. They can sniff out changes in your scent when you're feeling different emotions.
It's like their way of detecting your mood.
Routine Observers
Cats are creatures of habit. They know your daily routine.
If you act differently than usual, they might sense that something is up and try to understand how you're feeling.
Touch Cues
When you pet or cuddle with your cat, they feel your touch. They notice if you're gentle or if you're a bit tense.
Cats use these physical cues to gauge your mood.
Facial Expressions
Cats might not understand human facial expressions in the same way we do, but they can still notice changes.
If you're smiling or frowning, they can sense the mood.
Energy Levels
Your overall energy level affects your cat's understanding of your mood.
When you're full of energy, they might join in the excitement. If you're more laid-back, they might chill with you.
Empathy Experts
Cats are surprisingly good at picking up on your emotions.
They might not know exactly why you're happy or sad, but they sense it and might try to comfort you in their own cat-like way.
