1. What is the Cat Calculator?

The Cat Calculator estimates your cat's happiness score based on three key behaviors: purring, napping, and hissing. It provides a numerical assessment of your cat's current mood and well-being.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Cat Happiness equation:

Where:

• \( Purrs \) — Number of purring episodes in a day
• \( Naps \) — Number of naps taken in a day
• \( Hisses \) — Number of hissing episodes in a day

Explanation: Purring and napping contribute positively to the score, while hissing reduces the score. Purrs are weighted more heavily than naps as they indicate active contentment.

3. Importance of Cat Happiness

Details: Monitoring your cat's happiness score can help identify changes in behavior that might indicate health issues or environmental stressors.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Count your cat's behaviors over a 24-hour period. Enter the numbers in the corresponding fields. Higher scores indicate happier cats (typical range: 10-30 for content cats).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a normal cat happiness score?
A: Most content cats score between 10-30. Scores below 5 may indicate stress or illness.

Q2: How often should I calculate my cat's score?
A: Weekly calculations can help track changes over time.

Q3: Do all purrs count the same?
A: For simplicity, we count each purring episode equally, though duration could also be considered.

Q4: What if my cat doesn't nap much?
A: Some active cats nap less. Focus on the overall score rather than individual components.

Q5: Should I be concerned about occasional hissing?
A: Occasional hissing is normal, but frequent hissing (more than 2-3 times daily) warrants attention.