Persian cat (detailed introduction)

Cats have poor social skills. How to develop the social skills of pet cats? Cats’ living circle is very small, especially domestic cats who are in contact with not only their owners but also furniture all day long. Therefore, cat owners must arrange sufficient and pleasant social opportunities for cats when they are young, so that they can coexist harmoniously with people or other animals with a healthy attitude.

A cat’s 2 weeks to 7 weeks of age is a sensitive period for social interaction. Socializing kittens early can prevent behavioral problems in adulthood, and establishing good habits is much easier than correcting bad ones later.

1. Adapting to family life at an early age

From the age of 2 weeks, cats should be caressed by their owners, several times a day, for a few minutes at a time, and Gradually increase the time and intensity of caressing. While petting, talk to the cat gently. If possible, relatives and friends should be invited to pet the cat together, or the owner should put on a hat, sunglasses or other disguises to allow the cat to adapt to a different image.

During this period, the cat will be weaned and start eating solid food. They will gradually begin to explore the things around them, increase their play time, increasingly show strong curiosity, and their movements will become more and more coordinated. The owner should seize this opportunity to give it a full life experience and reduce its fear of strange things.

Gradually introduce noisy vacuum cleaners, washing machines, doorbells and other daily necessities to cats to help them adapt to the home environment. They should also feel the sound of dogs barking and car horns frequently.

2. Don’t be too proactive

Cats are independent animals, so don’t be too proactive when making friends with cats. If your cat has missed the best socialization period, or has had an unpleasant experience that has left a psychological shadow, you should only approach the cat when it is very relaxed. You can let the cat understand your kindness by talking to it softly while it is eating. The above caressing method is also effective, but do not rush to touch it, make loud noises, or move too violently to scare the cat. A patient and gentle attitude will definitely win your cat's favor and trust.