Subtle Signs of Feline Fear

Know what to look for, and you’ll know when your cat is feeling emotions ranging from unease to dread.

Published: February 18, 2022

Adorable Striped Cat With Big Eyes And Dilated Pupils Playing In — Very dilated pupils (the black circles in the center of each colored iris) could  indicate fear. © JDimitri Carol | Bigstock

“People think hiding is just what cats do,” says the head of the Tufts Animal Behavior Service, Stephanie Borns-Weil, DVM. “But hiding is a sign of fear. Cats that generally avoid contact are afraid.” There are a number of other signs of fear in a cat that are also easy to misinterpret — or at […]