There’s no doubt that cats are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. They have been worshipped as gods in some cultures, and many people believe they have supernatural powers. But do cats really possess special abilities that we don’t understand? Do cats sense negative energy in their environment? In this article, we will explore the truth about cat superpowers!

It’s often said that cats are the most intelligent animal on Earth and this is because they maintain a constant gaze, look at everything around them with great detail while also being observant enough to notice when something doesn’t seem quite right. This is one of the reasons why cats are such great hunters. They can sense when their prey is trying to hide or escape and they are quick to react.

But what about their ability to sense negative energy? Can cats really pick up on bad vibes in their environment? The answer is yes they can. Cats are very sensitive to their environment and will react negatively if they sense bad energy.

So, it’s a good thing to remember that if you’re ever feeling down or negative, just remember that your cat is probably picking up on those vibes and they will do their best to make you feel better!

So, Do Cats Sense Negative Energy?

Overall, cats are very good at reading the energy of any room probably better than most humans. Because cats are very observant creatures, they notice any change in behaviour which can include shouting and body movements that are out of character. Most cats, will adapt their response depending on what they sense. In the case of anger, they will tend to leave the area and find a safe a cosy place to retreat to.

The reaction that your cats has, will depend on a few different factors. Things such as the personality of the cat, the age of the cat and its environment, all play a part on how your cat will respond to negative energy but generally, they will do one of all of the following.

Different Ways a Cat Responds To Bad Energy

Run Away and Hide

This is the most common response that you will notice if a cat picks up on negative energy from someone or from its environment. The cat will quickly leave the area and find a safe place to hide. They will normally choose areas that are small and feel safe. They will also try to find places where they cannot be seen easily. This provides cats with a feeling of safety. It is quite common that they will remain in this spot for a considerable about of time before they feel safe enough to come out again. This mimics the behaviour of cats in the wild and it is hard wired as a survival mechanism. In some cases they will even cover their faces with their paw.

Agressive Hissing

If your cat reaches a point where they feel threatened, this is the most common response before it potentially attack. This is the most definitive way to tell that your cat is feeling threatened. At this point, the best thing to do is to leave your cat alone. They will go off and do their thing until they feel safe again. It is not recommended that you tried to comfort your cat by patting them when they are in this frame of mind. Doing so I will probably lead to the cat lunging out and scratching the person.

Comfort their human

This is probably one of the most impressive ways that the cat shows how sensitive they are to their environment. It is very common for a cat to enter the room of a crying child. They will often rub up against them as a show of affection to try and comfort them. In my case, I have experienced this multiple times when I daughter is upset.

Give you the cold shoulder

Just like us humans, cats also choose when they wish to be around humans or other pets. If the volume of your voice is too high or you tried to overhandle your cat too much, they may choose to stay away from you. In the case of our cat, she doesn’t like to be picked up. Our daughter on the other hand, loves to pick up our cat. Because of this, our cat tends to assume that any time our daughter walks towards her, she’s going to try and pick her up and therefore runs away.

Final Thoughts 

Just like humans, cats have an innate ability to sense energy. This is something that they are born with and it’s very slight but can pick up even on subtleties most people would miss! Cats are also very good at remembering and noticing changes in behaviours of those around them. With all this information, they can accurately read the energy in the room or in person.

Just like our cats observe us, we should also observe them. This will give you a good indication of how your cat is feeling. You may be unintentionally doing something that your cat is interpreting as a negative. This is a clue that you should change your behaviour so that you don’t stress out your cat.

This may be raising your voice, sudden movements or other behaviour that you can’t interpret as negativity. When this happens, take the time to change your behaviour and spend a little time with your cat to ensure them that everything is okay. They will pick up on this and in turn, alter their behaviour. This will result in a happier cat.

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