Your Cat Hates It When You Do These 5 Things

From tense body language to bites and swats, your cat knows exactly how to tell you when it’s had enough. But figuring out what you’ve done to upset your cat can be tricky. If you’re getting the feeling that your cat is stressed out, odds are you’re doing something that it hates. So if you’re looking for a happy, healthy feline–here are five things your cat wishes you wouldn’t do.

Human Behaviors That Cats Hate

Too much petting: Every cat has a limit when it comes to petting. Keep your eye open for body language cues such as a twitchy tail, flattened ears, and low growling sounds. These indicate it's time to stop petting.

Lack of attention: Contrary to popular belief, most cats hate being alone. If you must leave your feline friend alone for long periods while you work, try getting a second cat so they don’t feel lonely.

Making loud, sudden noises: Unexpected loud noises are scary for your cat. Having the TV too loud, raising your voice, or dropping something can cause them to hide out for long periods of time.

Things Cats Hate Around The House

Lack of clean litter boxes: Your cat hates a dirty bathroom as much as you would. Having dirty litter boxes will cause your cat to feel stressed and may result in them going to the bathroom outside of the litter box.

Moving or rearranging your home: With such territorial personalities, cats become quite attached to places. This makes moving to a new home a little tough. While you can’t always control the need to move or rearrange furniture, you should always try to keep your cat's feeding, bathroom, and play areas in the same spot.