cats are definitely a true emotional mystery although they may seem independent these adorable felines have more feelings than you might imagine have you ever wondered if your cat feels remorse after Mischief or how they apologize in this video I'll explain the mystery surrounding feline apologies without further Ado let's get started how do cat emotions work cats are complex beings endowed with a rich emotional life that often surprises us with its depth and diversity like us humans they experience a wide range of emotions from Love and Happiness to sadness and anger feline love is a beautiful
and powerful thing cats are capable of forming deep and Lasting bonds with their caregivers and Feline companions they express their love in subtle ways such as purring while being petted rubbing against their caretaker's legs or simply sharing the same space these gestures of affection are an expression of the deep emotion bond that cats develop with those who care for them a cat's happiness can be seen in their carefree and relaxed Behavior when they feel safe and comfortable in their environment cats can be seen playfully frolicking rolling over Belly Up and even purring contentedly these moments
of Happiness are precious to cat lovers as they reveal the joyful and laid-back side of the feline personality if your cat is calm they are happy however cats can also EXP experience darker emotions such as sadness and depression changes in their environment such as the loss of a feline or human companion a change of residence or prolonged absence from their caregivers can trigger feelings of sadness and Melancholy in cats they may become withdrawn lose interest in play and become less affectionate it is important to be attentive to these signs and offer emotional support to your
cat during these difficult times like humans cats can also feel anger and frustration in certain situations this can be triggered by changes in their routine negative interactions with other animals or humans or even simply not getting what they want cats can express their anger through aggressive vocalizations such as growls and hisses or even through aggressive behaviors such as scratching or biting it is important to handle these emotions calmly and compassionately providing your cat with a safe and predictable environment to calm down do cat know when they misbehave the first point to consider is whether cats
distinguish between good and bad behavior and the answer to that question is simple no they do not have that innate sense of right and wrong for example your cat does not understand why they shouldn't knock over that vase on the table or why scratching the sofa is wrong however this does not mean that your feline friend is oblivious to your reactions while they may not understand the morality of their actions they definitely perceive when when they have done something that displeases you and how do they know because you are like an open book to them
your Expressions your tone of voice and even your posture give them very clear Clues an animal cognition study has shown that cats are actually sensitive to the sound of our voices when you are happy your tone is friendly something your cat Associates with happy moments like when you pet or feed them but if you are upset your voice sounds very different and your cat realizes that something is wrong in addition to listening they also observe a study conducted by the University of Bari in Italy found that cats can read our emotions through facial gestures a
smile or a furrowed brow tells them a story so more than understanding what is good or bad cats learn from our responses if we react in a certain way to a behavior they will associate that behavior with that response so much of what they learn about what is right or wrong will depend on us we are their guides can cats actually apologize after understanding how they perceive our emotional responses an inevitable question arises can cats really apologize here's the news cats do not feel that emotional complexity we know is guilt that is if you expect
your cat to come with a repentant look saying sorry in their feline way you can keep waiting because that's not going to happen however while cats do not understand the con concept of remorse they do understand when you are upset or angry with them and that's when they will try to reconnect with you if your cat approaches you with affection after naughty Behavior it's not exactly an apology but rather a way of saying I don't like it when you're upset let's be okay despite their independence and self-sufficiency cats value the connection with their humans very
much they can be Territorial and could live without us but that doesn't mean they don't form very deep emotional bonds although they don't feel guilty they will seek ways to reconnect with you and ensure that everything is okay between the two of you in the next point I'll explain what these ways they have to reconnect with you are they are the closest thing to an apology you'll get pay attention but before that I ask you to help us grow and spread feline knowledge to more people and how by subscribing to the channel give a thumbs
up to the video and commenting if your cat apologizes to you a lot very grateful for your interaction now let's talk about nine ways cats apologize purring if humans had a universal sound to express peace it would be purring the cool thing is that cats make this sound they can't say sorry but if you hear this prolonged purring after Mischief they are very likely trying to communicate with you purring is often associated with comfort and tranquility and its intensity can be a way of apologizing slow blinking in the language of cats slow blinking can be
a deep expression of trust and relaxation when they do this while looking into your eyes after Mischief it's like they're sending little visual kisses hoping that your sweet gaze will make you forget about that broken Voss in your living room right now licking or nuzzling mutual grooming between cats strengthens bonds if your cat decides to lick your hand or face it's a way of taking care of you especially after misbehaving it's a kind of apology saying despite what I did we're still family head bumping every time your cat rubs against you or gives you a
little headbutt they are depositing pheromones it's their way of saying you're mine and reaffirming the bond with you it's a sign of affection and Trust so when your feline does this after Mischief it's like they're saying we're still friends right kneading with Paws the famous make biscuits the comforting act reminds the cat of their infancy when they kneaded their mother's belly before feeding if after an unlovely act your cat starts kneading they may be seeking both your comfort and offering a silent apology showing the belly the belly is the most vulnerable part of a cat
when they show it they are making a big Act of trust showing the belly can be a way of admitting a mistake and showing vulnerability giving gifts there's nothing like a gift from your cat to get your attention although it can be quite unsettling to find a mouse in your room it's their way of sharing their hunt with you it may be an attempt to make up for those sharp claws on your sofa a quirky apology that says brought this for you we're okay approaching you has your cat after Mischief come to you with their
tail up this act is an invitation to interaction and maybe their way of saying don't ignore me I still want to be close to you it's a very subtle but powerful gesture of reconciliation initiating play play is vital for cats after undesirable Behavior if your cat brings their favorite toy or starts playing around you they are likely trying to rebuild the relationship between you it's a very playful way of saying come on you can't stay mad for long these are just some of the unique and Charming ways our cats may try to apologize although they
don't understand the human concept of apology they definitely have ways to show they care about us if you've made it this far into the video it's because you love our furry friends so I ask you do you know how to show love to your cat in a way they understand I made a video that's here on the screen teaching eight secret ways to tell your cat you love them in a way they understand click on the screen to continue with us in the Fantastic feline [Music] world
