Occasionally, shit-sweepers see their masters being cute and can't help but give them a loving hug, but they are pushed away by their masters and even receive a few "meow punches." What's going on? Don't cats like to be hugged? If you want to know this, you might as well listen to Dr. E's secret!

Do cats like to be hugged?

　1 Most cats don’t like to be hugged

Cats are solitary animals, and most of them do not like the intimate behavior of "holding". The specific reasons are as follows:

(1) Cats express intimacy by licking and rubbing each other’s fur, and are not used to human hugs.

(2) Cats are very vigilant and will not accept close contact with strangers. If a cat has been hurt by someone and has psychological shadow, it will be even more reluctant to be held.

(3) Cats with independent personalities also don’t like to be hugged.

(4) If the cat comes into contact with other animals, or if the cat has a smell that it dislikes, the cat will not want to get close to it.

　2 Some breeds of cats like to be hugged

Certain breeds of cats, such as Garfield cats, Ragdolls, British Shorthair cats and other relatives, like to lie on the owner’s lap, rub their noses against the person’s neck or legs, and of course they also like to shovel poop. Guan's warm embrace.

If you want to hold her, keep these things in mind

　1 Establish trust

Cats and people can actually be hugged once they have established a sense of trust with each other. Don't sneak up and hug the cat just to hug it. This will frighten the cat and make the cat lose trust.

　2 Get used to touching first

To get the cat used to being held, you can start with petting. Pet the cat for 15 minutes every day. When it takes the initiative to run to the cat and ask for petting, you can hold it! Give the cat some snacks as a reward when petting the cat, and the cat will More accustomed to it.

　3 Look for the right moment

To get your cat used to being hugged, you have to watch the timing and pick a time when the cat is relaxed and comfortable. The cat will feel comfortable.

　4 If you don’t like hugging, don’t force me

If your cat allows you to hold her and purrs loudly, it means she is probably enjoying the hug. On the contrary, if the cat shows extreme nervousness, tries to escape, and makes a low and hoarse growl, it means that the cat does not like being held. At this time, do not forcefully hold the cat.

The way you hold a cat is very important

You need to master the correct posture when holding a cat.Make the cat feel comfortable so that the cat is more willing to be held.

　1 get the correct posture

Hold the cat and approach it from the rear or side. It is recommended not to approach from the front, as this will be considered aggressive by the cat. Support the cat's body with your hands and let the cat lean against you. These positions will make the cat feel safer.

　2 Don’t try the wrong way

These postures are easy to harm the cat’s body, and the body is suspended in the air, which can easily make the cat uneasy.