Have you ever thought that cats sense anxiety in humans?

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Oh, the anxiety! The evil of the modern world that haunts thousands of people. As much as we try to control and remain calm, are cats indifferent to it? In this article, we are going to discuss the aspects around the subject and if cats sense anxiety in humans or not.

Can cats sense anxiety?

When we decide to have an animal in our lives, most of the time, if not all, we think of having them in order to receive joy. However, only a few owners think about it as a trading relationship. If they give us joy, it is our duty to respond with the same.

Every day thousands of people take good care of their pets by giving them water, food and love, of course. But does everyone think about how much our personality and emotional state affect our pets?

In day-to-day running, it is tricky to notice and control this, but if you are anxious, most likely your cat will sense anxiety in you. And if this situation remains for a long time, your pet will start to get anxious too.

Cats sense anxiety: the smell

Cats are different animals from all other domestic animals. They have a deep connection to the spiritual world and characteristics that we can call psychic powers.

Therefore, it is very difficult for a cat to not perceive and understand the soul and emotions of his owner. They may not know how to speak, but capturing and dealing with our energy is an easy task for them.

Going beyond the mystical part, cats are also endowed with spectacular abilities. They are born with exceptional audition, sight and smell because these are the senses that help them to hunt. We must not forget that before pets, all cats are hunters in essence.

All these senses make cats very attentive to what is going on around them. The smell is a very important tool when it comes to feeling anxiety and even other illness in humans.

All because our body is constantly producing hormones and secreting substances. When we are anxious or sick, the chemical reactions of our body are different and there is also a different smell. This odour is imperceptible to us in most cases, but to a cat, it is not.

Anxiety is shared

If your cat has been acting strangely lately for no apparent reason or looks aggressive and grumpy, it is good to pay attention to yourself, because it may just be a replication of your emotions.

A study by the University of Nottingham, in England, has evaluated more than three thousand cats and their owners and concluded that it is true, cats sense anxiety in humans. And worse, they start getting anxious too. That is, anxious owner, anxious cat.

Most owners were diagnosed with anxiety and their relative cats were more likely to develop stress-related illnesses and behaviour problems. According to research, such cats are also more likely to be overweight.

Of course, some pets are born with a stronger and more aggressive personality, but if your cat has never been like this, it may be good to look at yourself and reflect on how your emotions are going. It is worth seeking help from a professional if the situation is really serious. We are sure that your and your pet’s life will be much better.