despite their reputation for Independence and standoffishness cats are domesticated animals and as such very much depend on our human company if your cat doesn't feel like they get enough attention from you it can really hurt them on a very deep level unfortunately it's often not that easy to see if your cat needs more attention from you or on the contrary if they would rather be left alone we all know how insanely stoic our kitties are so we've gathered these 10 sure signs that your furball needs more attention than they're currently getting from the destructive to
the just plain silently desperate but before we dive in why not subscribe and join our feline loving Community for more tips and tricks on how to care for your kitty sign number one timber you might have heard the old joke about the cat who walks into a bar and orders a glass of milk the barman pours one out slides it over and the cat immediately swipes it off the bar top with their paw another says the cat there are a few different reasons why a cat might knock things off a surface sometimes they genuinely don't
realize that the object is loose and will fall off sometimes they're clumsy and sometimes they do it for attention a cat is more likely to knock things off surfaces if they're lacking in human interaction they know that when they shatter your coffee mug you'll hear the crack and come running and potentially yell at them just like little kids who act out some cats decide that even negative attention is better than no attention at all sign number two nobody likes coming downstairs to find that their cat has left a little accident on the carpet but what
if it wasn't an accident although to us the smell of catpa isn't something that will be showing up in the perfume aisle anytime soon for our cats pee smells like safety a cat's urine contains their pheromones a special scent distinct to your kitty that they use to mark your home as their territory and worn off Intruders they are more likely to feel the urge to do this when they are feeling anxious potentially due to a lack of attention you can recognize anxiety P or spray because while some of it will likely have landed on the
floor the initial Mark will often be higher up cats pee by squatting on the floor door and spray by pointing their butts against the wall so if you start finding wet patches on your wallpaper you can be sure that your kitty is spraying sign number three another way that cats like to spread their scent is by scratching if you live or have ever traveled through an area where big cats like mountain lions or leopards can be found then you may have seen the distinctive claw marks that they leave in the bark of trees making long
deep scratches with their claws against a surface is called raking and these big cats use it to announce their presence to rival Predators your smaller cat does the same thing although fortunately for your furniture the marks they make are unlikely to be as deep felines have scent glands in between their toes and scratching against a surface allows them to spread their scent leaving both an old factory and a visual marker to tell other cats this is my place go away once again your cat is more likely to do this if they are anxious or stressed
which is a natural consequence of a lack of human attention sign number four does your cat seem a little damp lately cats groom themselves by licking their fur using their rough tongues to comb out knots and dirt from in between the individual hairs but cats also groom as a way of self- soothing if your cat is stressed out and wants to feel calmer then they may start grooming themselves more often in the worst cases this can lead to the development of bald patches where your kitty has licked all the fur away and potentially where the
delicate skin underneath is starting to get damage from frequent licking if you notice this happening you should get your cat to a vet who will be able to find ways to help them manage their anxiety but you should also see about changing your own lifestyle to ensure that you're spend spending as much time with your fur baby as they require sign number five do you keep tripping over your cat not because you're particularly clumsy but because they suddenly seem determined to get under your feet at every opportunity whenever you turn around there they are in
front of the TV sitting on top of your laptop keyboard jumping on your chest when you're trying to read a book why your cat doesn't understand what a TV set laptop or or book is but they do recognize these things as competitors for your attention by sitting in front of the TV screen your kitty is essentially saying hey why look at the magic light box all day when you can admire me instead sign number six you're used to your Kitty's usual meowing but this noise is different it's longer slightly lower and might sound a bit
like a human baby crying this is yowling and it's the noise your cat makes when they're distressed or upset cats who are lacking in human attention might start yowling more often at first just because they're feeling sad and then because they realize that the loud noise is likely to make you come running again negative attention is better than none and your kitty will take what they can get sign number seven you know how little kids like to tug at their parents' sleeves when they want their attention during an adult conversation there's a feline equivalent pawing
is when you're your cat starts batting at your legs or any part of you they can reach with their paws it won't normally involve the claws being out because the point isn't to attack you it's just their way of trying to remind you that they're there and that they want some love sign number eight cats who don't get much human attention can go a bit crazy when some finally does come their way if your cat responds to normal hugs and petting sessions by getting insanely clingy trying to stop you from going and yowling when they
don't succeed then that's a sign that you maybe need to be spending more time with them it's normal for a cat to enjoy being petted or even for them to get a bit irritated if they were having a particularly nice nap on your lap when you went and spoiled it by standing up but they shouldn't be freaking out every time you decide to get up and go do something else and if they are then that's a sign that there's something wrong sign number nine other times a cat might respond to a lack of affection by
becoming less cuddly and more aggressive these cats respond to the constant feeling of anxiety generated by spending too much time alone by deciding that the whole world is their enemy they become overly possessive of their territory not only scent marking but also attacking anyone human or animal who they view as an Invader if your cats start scratching or especially if they start biting then you shouldn't punish them for it it's a sign of deep distress and should be taken as such get them to a vet to check that they aren't acting like this due to
any pain or discomfort caused by illness or injury and start putting serious thought into how you can rearrange your schedule to spend more time with them sign number 10 in very extreme cases a cat can get so used to being left alone that the bond they have with their Human family members is dest destroyed these cats will not only refuse to cuddle up or interact with their cat parents but are also at extremely high risk of running away outdoor cats May simply wander off and go live somewhere else particularly if there are other humans in
the neighborhood who are offering them food or affection you might think that your indoor Kitty is safe in that regard but no home is 100% cat prooof if your cat is determined to escape then it only takes one slip up before they're out in the wild and if you haven't formed a strong bond with them then you're unlikely to be able to tempt them back indoors for more insight into the mind of your cat check out this video to find out whether your cat sees you as their best friend
