50 Times Cats Made Their Owners Wonder “What’s Wrong With My Cat”

Meanwhile, cats that feel stressed out avoid playing and usually hide. "So if your cat is happy to chase a feather toy all around the house, they feel pretty confident! Even just sitting in the center of the room shows you that they feel safe, content, and confident. Timid cats and cats that are stressed are going to try to not be noticed, stay hidden, and focus on only meeting their basic needs. Happy cats are full of life and a part of the family!" Ingrid said.

“Just like with other animals, you can also see the joy in the cats' facial expressions, too, so keep an eye out as well. Plus, like most other species, you can see it in their facial expressions, you can observe joy, excitement, or fear just by looking at your cat and taking the time to know him/her,” the specialist told us earlier.

Cats acting silly or strange is nothing to worry about, so long as it's their usual behavior. However, if their behavior suddenly changes, that’s when you should start getting concerned. A visit to the vet might be in order.

“Behavior changes are often the first and only symptom that something is amiss because cats are so adept at hiding and masking pain,” Ingrid said.

"Are they suddenly sleeping in a new area of the home? Could be a seasonal change to chase the sunbeams, but it could also be a sign that they are not feeling well and trying to remove themselves from the household hubbub. Are they eating more or less all of a sudden? Have they suddenly become more vocal, or quieter? How about the litter box habits, are they eliminating more or less than is normal? All of this is really important information for pet parents to keep a close eye on and if they notice changes outside of what has been an established normal, they should contact their veterinarian."