If you have never owned a Cat before, their behavior can be quite puzzling; unlike dogs, cats do not require constant attention and care. Cats are solitary animals, so they do not seek companionship from others like a dog would – but that doesn’t mean they don’t feel love for their owners. If you are a real cat lover, you may want to purchase an Animal Sculpture from crafters such as https://www.gillparker.com/, who creates eye-catching bronze sculptures of Animals – even domesticated pets. Cat’s are typically preferred pets for those who are out of the house for most of the day, as they don’t tend to feel lonely. Although it isn’t always obvious, cats do have their funny ways of showing their affection towards you. Cuddling with your feline companion can also reduce feelings of stress and anxiety for both you and the cat.
Winking/ Blinking
When Cat’s wink, they’re not devising a plan or flirting with you – they are showing you that they are comfortable around you, and are happy with your company. Cat’s will often do this if you are stroking them, and showing them affection. Try winking/ blinking slowly back at your Cat to show them that you love them too.
Purring
Although this sometimes means that a Cat is stressed, Cat’s typically purr when they’re happy and relaxed around you. Purring provides an environment of calmness, which has even been proved to reduce stress for their owners.
Kneading/ Pawing
This can at times be very painful if they are sat on your lap, but it is far from malicious behavior; when Cat’s knead you, it means that they are relaxed and comfortable around you. Kneading might be a strange type of behavior to humans, but it is natural to a Cat; it comes from when they’re kittens, and they knead their mother whilst suckling for milk.
Tail Positioning
A Cat’s tail is another way to know how your cat is feeling; in a lot of ways, this is the same behavior for a dog. If your Cat’s tail is high in the air (pointing upwards) that means that they are happy and content. If their tail is in a low position, that is a sign to leave your Cat alone as they are feeling aggressive and threatened. If their tail is swishing left and right, that is also a telltale sign that your cat could show aggression. If you notice your Cat’s tail puffed up, that’s typically a sign that they have had a run-in with a local neighborhood cat – it is a sign of extreme anger and aggression.
Cat’s Ears
Your Cat’s ears can portray different types of feelings, if they are pushed back they are experiencing feelings of agitation, and aggression, if they are in the front and center position, they are usually calm. A cat’s ears can sometimes move around if they are ‘sleeping’, this is because cats are very alert and aware animals.
Roll Around
If a cat lies down and rolls on its back, this is the ultimate show of trust, as in the wild a cat’s belly is their most vulnerable area. Make sure you know the cat before you rub their bellies though, as to some this could be a sign of playfulness. It fully depends on the cat if they enjoy their bellies being stroked or not.