Which sign indicates a relaxed state in cats?

Which sign indicates a relaxed state in cats?

• A. Normal pupil size
• B. Large, round pupils
• C. Ears to side or back
• D. Mouth open with panting

Answer: (A)

Pupil size reflects how alert or relaxed a cat is. When a cat is calm and comfortable, the pupils are usually normal in size—not dilated or overly constricted. Large, round pupils, on the other hand, show heightened arousal or fear, signaling the cat is not relaxed. Ears aimed to the side or back indicate uncertainty or defensiveness, not relaxation. Mouth open with panting is a clear stress response, not a relaxed state. So a normal, undilated pupil size is the sign that the cat is in a relaxed state.

Pupil size reflects how alert or relaxed a cat is. When a cat is calm and comfortable, the pupils are usually normal in size—not dilated or overly constricted. Large, round pupils, on the other hand, show heightened arousal or fear, signaling the cat is not relaxed. Ears aimed to the side or back indicate uncertainty or defensiveness, not relaxation. Mouth open with panting is a clear stress response, not a relaxed state. So a normal, undilated pupil size is the sign that the cat is in a relaxed state.