1. Just because I am purring doesn’t mean I’m happy.
Purring can signify contentedness, but it can also mean your cat is in pain, nervous, or is just trying to manipulate you into feeding him. Kelly Morgan, DVM, clinical instructor at the Chicago Center for Veterinary Medicine of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine in Chicago, likens it to smiling. People smile when they’re happy, but also when they’re uncomfortable or when they want something. Likewise, purring can indicate a variety of internal states. Pay attention to your cat’s body language when they’re purring, little clues like posture and tension can help you understand your cat and their overall mood.
2. I get a lot of my moisture from food.
Cats don’t have the same drive to hydrate themselves as other animals because their wild ancestors got the majority of their liquid through their food. To make sure your cat is adequately hydrated—a challenge, to be sure—have them eat their liquids: serve them wet food and high-water-content frozen treats, such as ice cubes made from no-salt beef stock. (Of course, make sure plenty of fresh clean water is always available.)
3. I’m meowing at you, human.
Kittens meow for their mother’s attention, but adult cats rarely use meows to communicate with other cats—which means if your cat is meowing, pay attention and try to understand your cat. He’s trying to tell you something.
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