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Kneading Cats
It can be a pleasurable feline activity when your cat puts his paws into you and massages you back and forth. Your kitty’s instinct to do this goes all the way back to its nursing days. It fostered better milk production by putting his paws on his mother’s mammary glands. When your cat does this as an adult, he is either content and displaying his happiness, or he is attempting to relieve stress, and the habit is one to help him relax. In any case, consider it a complement that you remind him of his mother!
Cats’ capacity to “comfortably” cram themselves into small spaces never ceases to amaze or fascinate us. There are plenty of comfortable places for them to rest instead, such as the cat bed you bought them. So why do they curl up in boxes, bathroom sinks, tiny baskets, and other odd places?
Small spaces make your cat feel safe and secure. If they were out in the wild, they would not want to be unprotected in an open area because this would make them more susceptible to predators. Felines also have a natural instinct to ambush. By hiding in small tiny spaces they are able to watch and observe their surroundings from a distance.
Cat Eyes
One minute your cat’s eyes are glued on you, the next he seemingly wants nothing to do with you. So what gives?
When your cat is staring you down he is probably just trying to get your attention. If the stare is intense, this “staring contest” could mean that he is on high alert about someone or a situation. It is advised to not look at your cat directly in the eyes. As with any animal, cats see this is an act of aggression in preparation for a fight.
Have you ever noticed your cat blinking slowly at you? This is referred to as “kitty kisses” by behaviorists. Your cat’s slow blinks are a means of expressing affection and letting you know that they like and trust you. They will most likely continue to blow “cat kisses” your way if you blink gently back at them.
You couldn’t get him to look at you if your life depended on it at other times. Cats, like people, value their alone time. Give him his space when he needs some calm isolation. This will increase his respect for you, and don’t worry, when it’s time for a snuggle, he’ll seek you out!
Ear-Itation
It’s time to slowly back up if you observe your kitty’s ears twitching back and forth. This is one way they show their tension or anxiousness. If their ears are slightly pointed upward, though, it indicates that they are aware and merely listening intently to their surroundings.
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