{"id":453,"date":"2023-08-15T16:46:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T16:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/?p=453"},"modified":"2023-09-15T08:45:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T08:45:41","slug":"10-things-you-do-that-emotionally-hurt-your-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/10-things-you-do-that-emotionally-hurt-your-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things You Do That Emotionally Hurt Your Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We understand that it&#8217;s never your intention to hurt your cat, not even their feelings. But here&#8217;s the truth: you might not be aware of it! In this article, we&#8217;ll share 10 things that could potentially emotionally hurt your feline friend. Take a moment to explore each one \u2013 you&#8217;ll want to ensure you&#8217;re not unintentionally doing any of these.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class='code-block code-block-8' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9898649189543532\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Emotionally Hurt Your Cat -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:320px;height:50px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9898649189543532\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7658451092\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     \n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2>10\/Ignoring your cat\u2019s needs<\/h2>\n<h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-498 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/sad-cat-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/sad-cat-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/sad-cat-2-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/sad-cat-2-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/sad-cat-2-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/sad-cat-2-1536x1038.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/sad-cat-2-2048x1384.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s delve into a behavior that might unknowingly cause emotional distress to our feline companions. Cats possess a unique language of their own, often conveyed through meows and other vocalizations. These sounds are their way of communicating their needs \u2013 whether it&#8217;s for attention, sustenance, or a clean litter box. Disregarding their appeals can have profound effects, leaving them feeling neglected and undervalued.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine a scenario where a toddler consistently pleads with her mother for sustenance and hydration, only to receive minimal acknowledgment. The parallel is striking. Just as this interaction could foster feelings of frustration, sadness, or even abandonment in a child, so too can it impact our cats. It&#8217;s our role as responsible caregivers to ensure that their needs are met.<\/p>\n<p>By tuning in to their signals, we show them that they matter. Offering a well-rounded diet, providing fresh water, maintaining clean litter boxes, and engaging them in playtime and mental stimulation are all ways to demonstrate our commitment to their well-being. In return, we cultivate a harmonious bond built on trust, assurance, and mutual respect.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-503\" src=\"http:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/continue-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"28\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/continue-1.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/continue-1-300x12.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/9-rejecting-your-cat\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-502 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/4-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/4-1-300x47.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/4-1-1024x160.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/08\/4-1-768x120.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We understand that it&#8217;s never your intention to hurt your cat, not even their feelings. But here&#8217;s the truth: you might not be aware of it! In this article, we&#8217;ll share 10 things that could potentially emotionally hurt your feline friend. Take a moment to explore each one \u2013 you&#8217;ll want to ensure you&#8217;re not &#8230; <a title=\"10 Things You Do That Emotionally Hurt Your Cat\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/10-things-you-do-that-emotionally-hurt-your-cat\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 10 Things You Do That Emotionally Hurt Your Cat\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hurt-your-cat"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/453"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=453"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/453\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":556,"href":"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/453\/revisions\/556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.builderity.com\/posts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}