We all have different ways to convey our love to our dear ones. Here’s how our felines express love to their pet parents and how we can reciprocate, in a way they can understand.Each individual is different…so is the feline…her ability to express her affection would depend on her personality and of course her upbringing. But there are some ways in which your kitty will express her love for you…you need to look for the signs that she is affectionate.
Happy to see you back: What does your kitty do when she hears you are home? Does she get excited on hearing your car or your footsteps? Does she dash to the door to see you? Then, be happy…your kitty loves you and has missed you and is glad you are back.
Kitty kisses: Ever seen how your kitty looks at strangers or other cats? She stares at them, unblinking. But when your cat looks at you with slow eye blinks, she is actually giving you ‘kitty kisses’ – a sure shot sign of love. Simply give her the kitty kisses back and enjoy the bond of love.
Grooming you: You must have seen two cats bonding with each other… When your kitty grooms you, she is sending the message that you are part of her feline family and she is caring for you.
Tails up: When your kitty greets you with an upright tail or a question-mark shaped tail, she is showing affection and trust.
I’m comfortable: When your kitty rolls over and exposes her belly to you, it means she trusts you and she’s comfortable showing her vulnerability to you.
Kneading or rubbing you: Have you seen a kitten kneading her mother to stimulate milk flow? This is a sign of love and affection. When your kitty kneads against your body, she adores you. If this is accompanied with drooling… it is a true act of love!
You are mine: Love sometimes means possession. When your cat rubs her face on you, she is actually marking her territory…making you ‘her’ property. When she rubs her face on your body, the glands on her face secrete pheromones, which is unique for each cat…hence signaling that ‘you are mine.’
Two’s company: If your cat loves your company, she would follow you everywhere. She will love to sit in the same room where you are.
Time for gifts: When your kitty brings you a dead mouse or a bird, she is actually gifting you something she feels will please you. Do not scold her at this time; just take care to keep her indoors to discourage this behaviour.
So, that’s how a cat expresses her love to you…it’s time you reciprocate her love…in ways she can understand.
The caring touch: Nuzzle up to your kitty… she would love your touch every now and then.
Pet her: Depending on your cat’s liking, pet stroke, scratch her gently under her chin, cheeks, back and behind her ears.
Play with her: Bond with your kitty by playing with them with balls, paper bags, cat toys…anything that amuses her.
Groom her: Though cats love to groom themselves, you can also bond with her by grooming her. Just introduce grooming sessions at an early age so that she gets used to it soon and looks forward to a great time with you.
Do not tower her when expressing your love: Last but not the least, whenever you choose to pet your cat, sit or squat at her level. Never loom over her…it will make her nervous.
Love is in the air…get the nip of it.
Kitty kisses: Ever seen how your kitty looks at strangers or other cats? She stares at them, unblinking. But when your cat looks at you with slow eye blinks, she is actually giving you ‘kitty kisses’ – a sure shot sign of love. Simply give her the kitty kisses back and enjoy the bond of love.
Grooming you: You must have seen two cats bonding with each other… When your kitty grooms you, she is sending the message that you are part of her feline family and she is caring for you.
Tails up: When your kitty greets you with an upright tail or a question-mark shaped tail, she is showing affection and trust.
I’m comfortable: When your kitty rolls over and exposes her belly to you, it means she trusts you and she’s comfortable showing her vulnerability to you.
Kneading or rubbing you: Have you seen a kitten kneading her mother to stimulate milk flow? This is a sign of love and affection. When your kitty kneads against your body, she adores you. If this is accompanied with drooling… it is a true act of love!
You are mine: Love sometimes means possession. When your cat rubs her face on you, she is actually marking her territory…making you ‘her’ property. When she rubs her face on your body, the glands on her face secrete pheromones, which is unique for each cat…hence signaling that ‘you are mine.’
Two’s company: If your cat loves your company, she would follow you everywhere. She will love to sit in the same room where you are.
Time for gifts: When your kitty brings you a dead mouse or a bird, she is actually gifting you something she feels will please you. Do not scold her at this time; just take care to keep her indoors to discourage this behaviour.
So, that’s how a cat expresses her love to you…it’s time you reciprocate her love…in ways she can understand.
The caring touch: Nuzzle up to your kitty… she would love your touch every now and then.
Pet her: Depending on your cat’s liking, pet stroke, scratch her gently under her chin, cheeks, back and behind her ears.
Play with her: Bond with your kitty by playing with them with balls, paper bags, cat toys…anything that amuses her.
Groom her: Though cats love to groom themselves, you can also bond with her by grooming her. Just introduce grooming sessions at an early age so that she gets used to it soon and looks forward to a great time with you.
Do not tower her when expressing your love: Last but not the least, whenever you choose to pet your cat, sit or squat at her level. Never loom over her…it will make her nervous.
Love is in the air…get the nip of it.
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