Mary Allen
Cats have their own language and communicate with people in different ways. You should definitely observe the following 10 basic rules when communicating with your cat.
For a close cat-human relationship and species-appropriate cat husbandry, it is important to understand the language of cats and to deal with the cat accordingly. Here are a few tips on what to look out for when communicating with your cat.
Whoever Can Interpret Cat Body Language Wins!
Cats give subtle signs that humans often don’t even notice. So don’t ignore a nervous twitch of the tailor the spreading mustache – that’s the warning before the cat might claw or bite.
Please Don’t Ignore Cats Making an Effort
Cats communicate with each other primarily through their body language. They meow, on the other hand, mainly towards humans. Because humans often overlook cats’ body language signals, our cats manage with many different “meows” – from coaxing coos to bitchy mockers.
Don’t Let Targeted Whining Bully You
Attention, not every mumbling means: “Man, I need you”. Once cats have learned when a two-legged friend does what they want, they will always use the “trick”.
Don’t Ignore Suspiciously Quiet Signals
Non-communication also means something. If the cat retreats and is unusually rare, don’t ignore it! She is obviously uncomfortable and may even be in pain.
Cat Belly Doesn’t Always Signal Peace
Showing the belly is a show of humility in all canine animals. In the cat, this is mood dependent. On the one hand, it can be a gesture of trust, on the other hand, the cat is lying on its back with all its paws free to punch and kick.
Purring Doesn’t Always Mean: “Everything is Great!”
In cats, purring is a classic sign that the cat is content. But that’s not always the case! Cats also purr when they are stressed or in pain! This is how they want to calm themselves. In addition, the purr frequency is considered healing – even for fractures.
Cats Tend to Prefer the Quieter Bipeds
Why does a kitty always go to someone who doesn’t like cats? Because she’s sure to have peace and quiet there when everyone else is yelling “Miez miles” and trying to lure her. Well, noise annoys cats too.
Smile in Cat Language
There is nothing more rude and provocative for cats than being stared at. It’s perfectly fine to look directly at your cat, but blink at her! This is how you “smile” cat-like!
Don’t Forget: Cats are Always “All Ears”
With 38 muscles, the cat can rotate its ears 180 degrees – and thus express both joy and displeasure. The ears also serve the cats as a kind of “mood barometer”
Not Only the Sound Makes the Music
… also the volume! As stalkers and snoozers, most cats like it quiet. Talk to your cat calmly and quietly and accept it when your cat wants to be left alone. Also: screaming has no place in communication with the cat!