6 Signs That Your Cat Loves You
How do you know if your cat loves you? Although these animals are usually very independent, they always need to receive affection from their owners. To show affection, however, they often use very particular behaviors, ranging from the typical kneading and purring, to giving head.
Cats know how to express loyalty to their owners, conquering them with particular movements or behaviors. To learn more about cat behavior, below we share 6 signs that will let you know that you are the most important thing to them.
How about a gift?
More than once you have surely been surprised by your cat’s behavior for bringing a dead animal to your bed. This gesture indicates that, for your little friend, you are very important, and much more. When a cat shares its prey with its owner, it means that a relationship of loyalty, protection and friendship has been established between you and, to celebrate this union, there is nothing better than a small gift. So don’t be surprised if you see an insect, bird or rodent in your bed. Were you expecting a more gracious gift?
A nice nap
Does your cat sleep with you? Definitely yes, but… does he sleep at your feet? Or does he want you to hug him? Cats usually want humans to hug them, especially when it’s nap time. So when you feel it approaching your arms, be happy: it means that, for your pet, you represent protection and safety. Take the opportunity to hug him and enjoy this very special moment with your pet.
Repeated tests
As you know, cats are very territorial animals. Therefore, everything within their reach is part of their world, and you are no exception. If your cat starts to head you one morning, it means that he is signing a pact of friendship and affection with you. Celebrate this moment with him and let him play with you or eat his favorite croquettes.
Does the cat follow you?
The idea that a cat cannot follow its owner is wrong. Often many cats, while keeping their distance, follow their owners, as dogs do, and although the reasons may be different, cats follow in their owners’ footsteps when they want to express affection and, of course, loyalty. They also do this when they crave food or try to get your attention to play with them.
If you find that your cat is always behind you and starts rubbing on your legs, good for you! In that moment, for your pet, you are what matters most. And, of course, be happy with this: your cat is transmitting hundreds of pheromones.
Contracted tail
When it comes to expressing his love, cat body language can say so much more. If your pet’s tail is firm and twitching, don’t panic! As you know, the cat’s tail is like an antenna: when it assumes this very particular position, it means that its mood is extremely positive and it wants to share that moment of happiness with you. Have fun with your little furry friend and caress him, to show him that affection is mutual.
Blinking
Did you know that cats can also kiss? Well yes. Yet when they hang on your fingers, bite your hands, or sit on your belly, to “knead,” it’s not exactly kissing. According to scientists, cat kisses start from the eyes, more precisely from the eyelids.
For cats, eye contact is very important, and its meaning varies depending on the place and the people or animals with which it is found : if a cat looks at its owner, or another feline, it is not the same thing. If the cat looks at you carefully, it means that he has confidence in you and, if when he does, he blinks slightly, it means that his confidence in you is maximum.
According to some studies, that little beat is how cats express their affection. And, even if these “cat kisses” are quite particular, we shouldn’t be surprised because, when it comes to cats, nothing is taken for granted: every day you will find that there is always something new to learn.
