If they’re well taken care of by their humans with plenty of cat-friendly spaces, tasty treats, and are lovingly doted upon with attention, they’ll feel more relaxed.
You know that lovely feeling after a good yawn when your whole body relaxes and you slump a little on the exhale? Accompany that with a big stretch, and it feels just so magical.
On the flip side, if your cat doesn’t have enough toys to play with or simply feels unengaged with their environment, they may start yawning out of boredom.
Whether they want pets or food, they may start meowing at you to get it. You might see them start yawning too and wonder, “why is my cat yawning at me?” but it can be for the same reason.