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My question is in regards to my 6 year old, long-haired female cat. Sometimes I can tell that she's in a good mood but there are occasions when I look at her and she looks back and she seems so sad it tears my heart. Do cats have moods and what can I do for her?
She's not real fond of being picked up and cuddled so that's not really an option for her, what can I do?
Roberta,
Cats have more expressions than they have 'moods'. She may be lonely or bored too. Cats need stimulation. Have you tried getting an aquarium for her to watch? Or a cage with some pet mice? I have some cat videos for mine to watch on TV that they love. Here is a link for them: http://petsittervideos.com/index.html
When she looks like that get out a pet laser light. You can get them at PetSmart, Petco, etc. Even our 98 cent store has them. Cat love to chase the little red 'bug' on the walls, floors, and ceilings. That should perk her up!
Tabbi
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My expertise is in helping people understand their cat (or cats) and their behavior. Questions are welcome even if you don't have a cat....just a question about them. Hopefully my experience, suggestions, and comments will be of help to you...and your cat (or cats). Looking through my past responses to questions will give you additional information and/or answers too. Domestic Cats = cats (no matter what breed) who are tame or not wild, or abandoned cats who were pets that became wild, but can be tamed again. Ferals = cats who are born with one or more parents who were wild stray cats. They usually have had no interactions with people. They have an inbred distrust of humans and are difficult to socialize. They are skittish, hide, and are afraid of people. They take a lot of time and patience to work with them. A lot of kittens from shelters had a feral parent.
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