#3. Insecure/Anxious Cat
What it looks like: Anxious cats may bite or scratch inanimate objects like blankets and shoes. They may also chase and bite their own tails or have an inability to stay still.
“A cat may bite his owner’s hands and feet when the owner has not solicited any interaction,” Sigala says. “Plus his tail will likely be low or tucked in and he may hide when guests are around or walk along the edges of the room rather than through the middle.”
Also look for an anxious cat to exhibit stress-relieving behaviors like grooming, says Johnson-Bennet. “While cats are known for their fastidious grooming habits, an anxious cat may take that grooming behavior to another level and over-groom.” An anxious cat may also display changes in everyday habits like eating, litter box use or scratching, warns Johnson-Bennet, so be on the lookout for those signs.
