Keeping cats at home is a habit of many families. Cats are cute and clever animals. Sometimes they get sick, yet we might not know exactly when. However, we can judge whether they are sick by their sitting postures.

1. Both legs bent front and back

Cats often sit on the ground, frequently bending both legs front and back. This sitting posture usually indicates they feel pain. They might have stomach diseases, gastrointestinal ulcers, or other illnesses. To alleviate pain, they sit like this.

2. Sitting with legs tightly pressed together

If they sit with their legs tightly pressed together, it usually means they have abdominal pain. They may be suffering from gastritis, enteritis, diarrhea, or similar conditions, possibly caused by a viral infection or some virus-induced intestinal inflammation. At this time, they should be treated promptly.

3. Sitting with legs stretched out

Sitting with legs stretched out might indicate illness because they feel discomfort, itching, or soreness in the waist area. They may have lumbar diseases or a herniated lumbar disc. In this posture, they stretch their legs to relieve pain.

4. Sitting while hugging their legs

If they sit hugging their legs, it usually indicates they have a cold. They might show symptoms such as coughing or fever. At this time, hugging their legs can help reduce coughing and other symptoms.

5. Sitting with legs straightened

Sitting with legs straightened might mean they have kidney disease. They could be experiencing abdominal pain and might vomit blood or have bloody urine. At this time, sitting with legs straightened can help alleviate symptoms of kidney disease.

In summary, a cat’s sitting posture can reflect whether it is sick. We can observe their sitting positions to determine if they have any illnesses, thereby taking effective treatment measures in time to protect their health.