The signs are subtle, but they add up.

Cats rarely stage dramatic protests when they feel overlooked. More often, the shift shows up in small behavioral changes that are easy to dismiss at first. A little more distance. A little more noise at inconvenient times. A new habit that seems random until it isn’t. Feline behavior experts say attention, even brief and consistent interaction, plays a bigger role in emotional stability than many owners realize. When that rhythm changes, your cat adjusts, and not always in ways you expect.



