Mary Allen
There are many phrases that only cat owners can say and understand. Which of the following sentences do you recognize yourself in?
What are completely normal statements for many cat owners that can sometimes seem quite strange to outsiders? Some sentences can only be said and understood by passionate cat owners! We present 10 sentences that are typical for cat owners and that only they can understand.
“I Can’t Come, My Cat is Sick.”
Only loving cat owners can empathize with this situation: if the cat is not feeling well or is sick, you often have a strange feeling when you have to leave it alone. In addition, sickly cats are often clingy and need a lot of love.
There’s nothing wrong with staying at home to take care of your sick cat. This can even be important, especially if she needs food or medication at regular intervals due to the illness. Here it is necessary to find the right balance. Because with every little thing you don’t have to cancel meetings or appointments right away.
“Look at This Photo of My Cat!”
Which cat owner doesn’t know this: More than half of his mobile phone photos consist of pictures of his own cat. But cats are also excellent photo models. No matter what they are doing, they are always worth a photo. All you have to do is press the shutter button! And of course, you want to share the photos with your fellow human beings…
“I’m Not Going to Throw the Box Away Yet.”
When cat owners receive a gift or order something online, two people are always happy about it: the person about the content, the cat about the box. There is no easier way to make cats happy than with an empty box. So why throw it away? Instead, just leave the box where it is, because after just a few minutes the cat will examine it curiously and lie down in it – even if it’s actually too small for it.
“The Cat Hair Isn’t That Bad.”
Most cat owners know it: cat hair everywhere in the apartment, on furniture, on the carpet, on clothing. What visitors notice immediately, cat owners often no longer notice. It’s just “a few” cat hairs. And if you don’t have cat hair, you’re not really dressed…
Tip: Cat hair in the apartment can be prevented by regular brushing, but it can never be completely avoided. However, there are many ways to remove them at least as well as possible, for example with special animal hair brushes or animal hair vacuum cleaners!
“It’s Just a Small Scratch.”
What looks like a real injury to non-cat owners is just a minor scratch to most cat owners. When playing with cats, it can happen that the cat scratches and bites. In addition, some cats will claw at their owners within five minutes of play or when they are disturbed. Not so bad for cat owners!
Tip: Even if you don’t mind cat scratches, you should still accept it if the cat wants to be left alone! Claw attacks never come out of nowhere, but are announced beforehand by the cat’s body language. In addition, cat scratches are not to be underestimated, as they allow the cat to pass bacteria on to you.
I Can’t Get Up, My Cat is Sleeping.”
A classic among cat owners: You make yourself comfortable on the couch and soon the cat joins you. The legs, stomach, and chest of “their” people are particularly popular places for many cats to sleep. Whether curled up or stretched out, once the cat is settled and asleep, getting up becomes a real challenge. Many cat owners then submit to their fate and simply lie there. After all, you don’t want to wake the cat…
“What Do You See There?”
This sentence is not aimed at other people, but at the cat itself. Cats sometimes show strange behavior, for example when they stare at a wall where nothing is visible to humans. The reason: No supernatural abilities, but very developed senses! Cats see, hear, and smell much better than humans. That’s why they sometimes notice things that humans don’t even notice.
“Had Hardly Any Space in My Bed Again Today.”
Many cats like to sleep in their owner’s bed. But a strange phenomenon often occurs that only cat owners know: For some reason, a small cat basically needs a lot more space in the bed than a human! It is placed in such a way that as a human being you don’t really have any space either to the left or to the right of it and you can only squeeze yourself carefully against one of the ends of the bed. After all, the cat shouldn’t be disturbed in its sleep…
Tip: If you don’t want your cat to sleep in your bed, you need to make that clear from the start and be consistent! Once learned, breaking cat behavior patterns is difficult.
“Today I Slept Really Late! Until 7 O’clock!”
Sleeping in a cat household is rarely possible. After all, the cat is waiting for her breakfast! If it is not in the bowl on time, many cats make themselves heard quite loudly. Scratching or meowing at the door until the can opener finally gets up are not uncommon.
Tip: Give the cats something to eat before you go to bed and give them a good workout in the evening. Maybe your cat will sleep a few hours longer…
“Well, My Cat Won’t Eat That.”
Cats can be quite picky and fussy when it comes to food. A new brand of food is sniffed briefly, then the cat turns away. Many cats also have an aversion to certain flavors. Well, tastes differ! What the cat owner needs with a fussy cat is patience.