Cats are very aloof animals. Unlike dogs, which are close to humans and like the caress and embrace of their owners, there are many reasons why cats don’t like being held by their owners, including the environment, the method of holding the cat, and whether they have developed habits since childhood. It all matters. If the owner wants to get close to the cat, what should he do to make the cat like your embrace?

1. Why don’t cats like being held by others?

Whether a cat is willing to be cuddled depends on the environment in which it grows. If a cat is hugged often after birth, the kitten will gradually get used to being picked up, and when the cat grows up, it will be more willing to be hugged. However, most cats have not developed the habit of being cuddled since childhood. Their personalities have become stronger and more independent, and they are not willing to be cuddled when they grow up. Therefore, when you hug it, the cat will naturally find a way to escape.

Whether a pet cat is willing to be held depends on its personality. Cats are very independent animals in people's eyes. They are aloof, noble, and like to be alone. It is precisely because of this personality that cats are stronger. They don't like to be hugged around. These are all due to the cat's personality. Except for all purebred cats with very docile personalities who may be willing to be hugged, most other cats may not be used to being hugged.

Cats don’t like being held by others. This may be due to their natural personality, or it may be affected by their living environment and lifestyle. Although many cats don't like to be hugged, some pet cats enjoy being hugged. As long as you hold your cat in the correct posture and make them feel comfortable, your pet cat will be happy to lie in your arms and enjoy the sweet time.

2. The correct way to hold a cat

You must support the cat's body with your hands at all times: If you pick up the cat incorrectly and hold the cat's front legs with your hands while the rest of the cat's body hangs upside down in the air, a patient cat will wag its tail. , indicating displeasure, and a cat that is not docile enough may struggle or even bite in order to escape.

Correct posture is particularly important when picking up kittens. Because the kitten's chest is very fragile, it is very easy to be bruised. Special care is also required when picking up a sick cat. Be careful when approaching a cat and don't suddenly reach out to scratch it. It's best to let the cat approach you. Caress her gently first, let her get used to the caressing, and then pick her up.

When holding a cat, place one hand on its chest and support the back of its body with the other hand, letting its chest rest on the palm of your hand. Gently pick the cat up and slowly bring it close to your chest, taking care to hold the back of the body steady.

The owner's hands are in a cradle shape, gently hugging the cat and supporting the whole body. Or hold the cat in your arms with its paws in your arms. Or put it on the shoulder, with the cat's paws on the shoulder, supporting the back of the body. ​​​​​​

　3. How to make a cat like your embrace

Do it when the weather is cold. Do not do it in the hot summer. The colder the better. Some people who are eager to hug cats suggest turning on the air conditioner to below zero. The reason is simple. Who likes to stick together on a hot day?

Cuddle a cat when it is sleeping and never when it is jumping up and down and full of energy. The reason is equally simple, you don't like to be tied to someone's arms while jumping around, right?

For some cats with high awareness, if you put them on your lap or hold them in your arms a few times when it is cold or sleepy, or even once or twice, they will quickly realize that the best cat nest is in the arms of someone with human legs. If your cat is this type, congratulations!

For some cats who are afraid of heights, it is best to sit on the ground or bed to avoid letting the cat feel the fear caused by heights. After successful training and control, gradually increase the height so that the cat can unknowingly eliminate the insecurity caused by the height.

For some cats with poor consciousness, do not put them directly on your lap. Instead, sit next to them when they are sleepy, and use massage, caressing and other actions to please them. Some cats will put their heads on your lap when they are sleepy, or even lay their paws on your legs. If there is no such intimate behavior, it doesn't matter. You can gently move it to your lap. If the range is appropriate, they will not It will resist. If the cat senses that you are harboring evil intentions, please stop and wait for the right time, then gently move up your thigh. Eventually you will move it up the entire thigh. If the situation is good, the cat will take the initiative to climb up the thigh and choose the best position.

When you have successfully made your cat sleep on your lap, it is best to let it sleep on your lap for more than half an hour. If you have any internal problems during this period, please be patient.

Generally, cats will remember the benefits of sleeping on the lap after enjoying it once. If they have the option of sleeping on the lap for the second time, they will choose the lap instead of the cat nest. If your cat chooses another location, repeat the process. When your cat starts sleeping on your lap, encourage it to sleep for a certain amount of time.

If you are not satisfied with sleeping on your thighs and want to move it to your hands, you can after the cat sleeps on her thighs, gently place it between your hands when it sleeps on your thighs. Be careful not to make the amplitude too large at first. Gradually increase the height as time goes on.

Most of the reasons why a cat is close to its owner is related to whether the cat has developed habits since childhood. If you want the cat to like your arms, you must first master the correct way to hold the cat, so that the cat will not resent the owner's arms.