Cats are often compared to their canine counterparts as standoffish, unloving pets.You need to understand that cats communicate differently than dogs and humans, but once you understand your cat's world a bit better, you'll know how to show it you love it.When your cat shows you affection, you will be able to reciprocate and strengthen the bond between you.
Step 1: Pet from head to tail.
Cats rub themselves on their owners to show their affection.If you want to claim your cat, you should stroke it from its head all the way down to its tail.Cats like being petted and can be gently scratched under its chin or behind its ears.
Step 2: Your cat will love playing with the interactive toys.
The predatory instincts of cats are harder for house cats to do.If you want to show your cat that you love it, you should get some interactive toys that it can play with.Some of the best interactive cat toys include feather toys, robotic mice, balls with bells inside them, and cat wands.
Step 3: Provide your cat with comfortable beds to sleep in.
Cats love to sleep.If you spend a lot of time showing your cat that you love it, you should give it a comfortable bed in each room of the house.It is possible to find a bed on top of a cat scratching post in order to have a good view of the room.Cats like to be high up so they can see the area around them.Your cat will appreciate the scratching post.
Step 4: Give your cat a place to hide.
Cats like to hide under things because they feel more safe and can watch what is happening outside.Make a hole in a cardboard box to build a cave, or buy a cat cave at a pet store.If you put it in a room where you spend a lot of time, your cat will know you love it.A cat cave is a place for your cat to hide and sleep.
Step 5: If you want to bond with your cat, cuddle it.
If you don't want to share your bed with your cat, sleeping and snuggling with it is a good way to show it you love it.When you need a power nap, take a nap on the couch and let your cat sleep with you.Cats love their owners so they sleep with them.If you want to pet your cat from head to tail, give it a soft scratch behind its ears.
Step 6: Give your cat food.
Find treats that your cat likes.If you want your cat to roll around in your treats, give it catnip during playtime.You should limit the amount of catnip you give your cat to about once a week.If your cat doesn't have a weight problem, you can give it 10% of its diet.
Step 7: It's a good idea to put a barrier between you and your cat.
Cats use their claws to show affection when they are comfortable with you.If you want to show your love, place something soft between your cat's claws.Cats kneading in the wild stimulates milk production in their mothers.It's a high form of affection for cats.
Step 8: Praise your cat when it gives you a gift.
Cats show their owners they love them by giving them gifts like fluffy toys or animals.Say thank you and praise the gift your cat gave you, then throw it away.In the wild, cats show affection by sharing prey they have caught with others.The strongest expression of love a cat can demonstrate is this one.
Step 9: Soft blinks and head bumps can be reciprocate.
Cats blink slowly and give you head bumps to show they love you.Return blinking and head bumping behaviors to your cat if you want to acknowledge its love and love it back.Slow blinks are similar to a loving kiss in the cat world.
Step 10: When your cat playfully nips you, don't get mad.
Cats use small bites to show their affection.Don't get angry with your cat, even if it hurts, because it says I love you when it gently nips at your hands or feet.Cats don't understand that sometimes a soft bite can hurt you, because they have tougher skin.
Step 11: If your cat doesn't show a lot of affection, give it space.
Cats do things on their own time and terms.Give your cat time to get to know you.When your cat does something you like, you can give it treats.