Many people think that after raising a cat, they can pet and hold the cat as they please?

But things are not as simple as you think. Do you think cats will be like other people’s children, and they can be petted or held at will:

But unexpectedly, reality slaps you in the face. Whenever you want to step forward and reach out to hug the cat, the cat’s paw will hit your face!

Why won’t other people’s cats resist when being hugged, but your own cats won’t let you hold them? In fact, there are the following reasons:

1. The owner’s posture when holding the cat is wrong, which makes the cat uncomfortable

In fact, many owners have not learned how to hold a cat. If the owner holds the cat in the wrong posture, the cat will feel uncomfortable and will naturally not like you to hold it. Moreover, if the owner holds the cat for too long, the cat will not like it and will struggle.

This is why cats would rather stay with their owners and follow you, but don’t like being hugged by their owners.

2. Cats are naturally wary and don’t like to be restrained

Cats are naturally vigilant. No matter how comfortable the environment is, they will immediately escape as long as there is a slight disturbance.

So this is the reason why most cats don’t like to be hugged. They feel that their freedom is restricted, which makes the cats feel restrained. But if you put the cat down, it will follow you again. Cats don’t like to be hugged, so pet owners shouldn’t force themselves too much!

3. The wrong time to hold the cat disturbs the cat’s interest

Cats’ moods vary throughout the day. When they are in an excited stage and playing, you must not hug the cat at this time. The cat is just getting excited about playing, so you will If you try to disturb it, it will easily get rejected.

When hugging a cat, you must look at the right time and don’t easily disturb the cat’s interest. You can choose to hug the cat when it is relaxed or sleepy, because the sleepier the cat is, the less it wants to move and the cat is too lazy to resist. This is hugging the cat. Great opportunity!

It is also recommended that you don’t hug your cat often in summer. Even if you are not afraid of the heat, cat owners are afraid of the heat! If you hug it, you will only get beaten. On the contrary, cats are more willing to be hugged in winter, because in the eyes of cats, the owner is a heater.

4. Born to be aloof and like to keep a distance

Cats are slow-warming and reserved animals. Some cats are naturally aloof and like to keep a certain distance from their owners. Although they don't like to be hugged, it doesn't mean they don't like you. They always follow you, take the initiative to sleep on you, lie on your shoulders, and sometimes secretly watch you. This is also a sign of love for you.

Every cat has a different personality, and there is no need for owners to "force the cat into difficult situations."

If you want your cat to like being held by you, you have to start with a doll and hold it often from the time it is a kitten. Let the cat become familiar with the warmth and smell of your arms. Once the cat gets used to it, it will grow up. It will actively come to you for a hug!

You can also interact and play with the cat more to let the cat get familiar with you. For example, if you use some snacks as an aid, the cat will be happier.

5. The relationship is not in place and I am not familiar with you

Cats are different from other animals in that they do not compromise easily. If they are not familiar enough with their owner, they will not like being held because they don't know whether you are trustworthy.

Cats always follow you and observe you to see if you are trustworthy. If you want a cat to like your hugs, the pet owner must first establish a trusting relationship with the cat and make the cat like you.