I've learned that cats purr for other reasons other than happiness, such as nervousness. So if my cat cuddles with me and purrs, how do I know if he doesn't mind the petting or if he's saying: "I like cuddling with you, but i don't like the petting, but I don't want to fight."
2006-11-25 10:38:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
If the cat is cuddling with you and purring, it is happy. If it wasn't, he would slap you upside the head. If you walk up to your cat and it begins to purr, it is happy to see you.
On the other hand, if you are sitting on the other side of the room and your cat is alone in a chair purring like a buzz saw, it would probably be a good idea to have a vet check. Apart from contentment, the other time I know a cat to purr is when they are in great pain - as in giving birth, serious painful illness, etc.
2006-11-25 13:36:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally if a cat is being petted and gets irritated by it, his tail will start to twitch. A twitchy tailed cat is an irritated cat.
Did you know that the big cats (lion, tigers, etc) can only purr on the exhale while house cats can purr on both the inhale and exhale?
2006-11-25 18:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by erin7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay attention to the ears. Flat ears or ears going back are a sign they arent thrilled with whats going on. Also, cats will get up and leave if they dont like what you are doing. Deciphering the purring is not so easy and I am afraid its not going to be much help anyway.
2006-11-25 18:41:41 · answer #3 · answered by ellemck 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whenever my cat purrs, i can usually tell he's happy because his eyes are shut, and when he looks at me, he seems pretty content, but if your cat looks at you kind of goofy, like his eyes are staring right at you, he's probably nervous.
2006-11-25 18:44:53 · answer #4 · answered by !DookDook! ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cat slaps you it doesn't want to be petted.
Seriously, if the cat doesn't want you to do something you are doing to it, you will know.
2006-11-25 19:31:46 · answer #5 · answered by Young Lady in an old body 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, another overthinker! I'm sure if the cat doesn't like it he will let you know.
2006-11-25 18:42:20 · answer #6 · answered by P.M.S. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell by the other body language signs that he is giving you.
2006-11-25 18:39:28 · answer #7 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋