How can i be sure my cat is happy?

Question

I just started living by myself and got a kitty,,,,she's about 6 months old that we can tell. How do i know she truly happy?

Answer 1

You don't know. Just take care of it and it will be as happy as a cat can be.

Answer 2

You will know if your cat is happy. I have 13 happy cats. As I write this I have one right next to me, on my papers and in the way. But, I dare not move her. That is just the way it is. A kitten will play with just about anything. With a lot of interaction your cat will be your family. Talk to it like it is your best bud. Include it in where you are and what your doing. Don't push it away and not have much to do with it because, you could have an unhappy cat, but it would survive. If the kitty has to stay long hours by itself, you might want to get another. Double your family and fun. But then you also have to be doubly prepared for the kitty expenses. And don't forget to spay or neuter. Enjoy.

Answer 3

One of the ways I know my cats are happy - they come to the door when i get home! That shows me they were waiting for me. According to my friends, who look after them when I am out of town, my cats don't meet THEM at the door!

Another thing that shows me they are happy, is they look at my eyes and slowly close and open them, while purring very loudly. I do the same thing (minus the purring ;). It's very calming (for all of us hehehe).

My four month old will also make a check stop to cuddle for about half a minute - and then go back to playing and running crazily around my apartment. Makes me feel important anyway - the fact that he will take time out of his busy play schedule! haha

Just make sure you have down time with your new kitty (not always playing, but have some good cuddling in there) and she'll be sooo super happy I am sure!

Answer 4

If your kitten is eating, playing, running around, and seeking you out for attention (not hiding all the time under furniture or closets etc.) than she is probably very happy.
Most kittens can't stand being held for long periods of time (they have soooooo much energy they just can't sit still) but you can let them sit on your lap if they want to. Kittens love to be pet and adore having their chins scratched. Make sure you play with her too. All of my cats loved feather on a string toys. Just make sure that you supervise play and don't leave any string laying around (if a cat eats string it can cause serious medical problems) You can try catnip toys also. They will help burn kitty energy while encouraging kitty's hunting skills. I hope this helps you out. Good luck with the new addition to your family

Answer 5

Well, if she purrs that's a sure sign. But, I have 2 cats and one of them never purrs and I know she's a happy cat. She likes to be around us, she likes to play with things. If the cat eats well, that's a sure sign she's happy, unhappy cats don't eat, they sort of hide all the time. If your cat plays a lot that's a good sign. Even if she plays alone it's a good sign. Always good if she likes to sit near you. And the number one way of knowing if a cat is happpy is if they use their litter box regularly. That may sound strange, but it's true. An unhappy cat will pee on things.

Answer 6

If she is fed, has a clean litter box, fresh water, pats and affection and play, she will be a happy cat.
Discover what she likes to do, and what her playful times of the day are and try and schedule ten to twenty minutes of playtime.
One of mine likes strings, one likes chasing the little plastic things from milk bottles and another likes to hide under the covers and attack my fingers.
The newest one is shy but at 3 pm every day she runs around like a maniac and likes to have attention. Obviously she only gets it on weekends but I try and indulge her then. The others are fine with a few morning minutes and a good play at night when I am done with dinner.
Cats bond better when you interact with them. Read some books on ccat behaviour so you understand how they communicate.

Answer 7

Make sure the owner is happy . If your not happy your pets are not happy . Dog cat bird any pet . The feel our pain and sadness . If your upset then your pet will feel it . Other than fresh water good food and lots of love and play time . Watch her and find out what she likes to play with and use it to play with her .

Answer 8

Giver her lots of toys and love. Play with and groom her often. A happy cat eats well and is very active. A happy cat will also not allow you out of their site for very long, as a happy cat is a loyal cat.

Answer 9

Well for first off, it's like owning any new pet. YOu have to give them lots of love, but obidience as well. Always make time for you cat and play with her all the time, cats are very affectionate and can be a lot of fun. I wish i got a cat instead of a dog, but don't get me wrong I love my Shila. But it i hard! HOpe that helped
Ciao

Answer 10

Lets see. A happy cat :

1. will trot or walk with a lift in his front and back paws
2. hold his tail horizontal
3. greet you with a jubilant "meow!" or a little upper body skip and jump or a full face and body carress around your legs when you enter the front door or... the KITCHEN!
4. will have bright, alert eyes
5. will be a very curious cat - sniffing around, poking his nose and paws at things, watching whatever it is you are doing
6. will purr and purr when you pet him, carry him, groom him or bed down with him
7. will polish off his food bowl and beg for more
8. will want to play and zoom around the house chasing ghosts and martians
9. will make a "victory run" around the living room after he has been in his litter box - especially after he makes #2 (look! dahling human - I produced it all by myself! doesn't it smell lovely?"
10. will groom himself (licking his fur, his paws, etc) becuase he takes pride in his appearance
11. Has no parasite problems like feas or worms
12. will play with his toys
13. will have a routine to his day... such and such time for eating; such and such time for playing; such and such time for pooping; such and such time for just haging out by the window perch watching the birds; such and such a time for deep meditation... etc.

When your cat stops doing any three of these things... then suspect that he is sick and take him to the vet.