Cats are much more autonomous than dogs and other pets, so many cats don’t like to have close contact with their owners. However, many pet owners cannot hold back their love for cats because of their cute appearance, and want to get closer to their cats. Here are some simple methods to help pet owners achieve closer contact with their cats. .

1. Understand the nature and habits of cats

1. Feline characteristics

As felines, cats naturally possess the characteristics of felines. They are dangerous, alert, sensitive, and carnivorous little beasts. Compared with other species that have been domesticated by humans for a long time, cats have maintained more So much wildness,

Cats will become very uneasy when they are restrained and unable to escape in danger.

2. Muscles throughout the body are tight

Cat owners can easily find that when they pick up an unfamiliar cat, the cat’s muscles will tense up, its eyes will be full of vigilance, and it will break away and run away at the slightest sign of trouble.

3. A low roar indicates a warning

A cat with a bad temper will first growl in a low voice as a warning, and if it becomes anxious, it will directly hurt people. Only your own cat completely trusts itself, and its whole body will collapse into a ball of softness and relaxation when picked up.

4. Control posture strength

The posture and strength when holding the cat should be mastered. Sometimes holding a cat in the wrong posture or with too much force may cause damage to certain body parts of the cat, or even cause the cat to run away from home.

2. The correct way to pick up a pet cat

1. Let the cat take the initiative

Be careful when approaching a cat. Don't suddenly reach out to scratch it or scare it roughly. It's best to let your cat approach you. Caress her gently first, let her get used to the caressing, and then pick her up.

2. Chest and back support

When holding a cat, place one hand on the cat's chest and support the back of its body with the other hand so that its chest rests firmly on your palm. Then gently pick the cat up and slowly bring it close to your chest. At this time, attention should be paid to supporting the back of the cat's body.

3. Three ways to hold a cat

(1) Put your hands in a cradle shape; gently hold the cat and support the cat's entire body.

(2) Hold the cat in your arms; put the cat's paws in your arms.

(3) Place it on the owner's shoulder; put the cat's paws on your shoulders and hold up the back of the cat's body.

4. I don’t like to be hugged for too long

Most cats are happy to be cuddled, as long as they can lie down comfortably. But generally cats don’t like to be held for too long. If you pet the cat while holding it, you can dispel the cat's wariness and make itRelax.

Once the cat starts to resist, put it down immediately. If you hold a cat forcibly, you may be scratched or bitten by it.

3. Pay attention to the posture of holding the cat at home

1. Provide safety and comfort

Most cats like to be held in people's arms, provided that the owner holds them in the correct posture. Cats must feel comfortable and safe before they like to be picked up. Otherwise it can easily squirm or resist.

2. Support your body at all times

If the cat is caught incorrectly, by holding the cat's front legs with your hands while the rest of the cat's body is hanging upside down in the air, a patient cat will wag its tail to express displeasure, while a cat that is not docile enough will, in order to escape, May struggle or even bite.

3. The cat’s chest is fragile

It is very important to have correct posture and force when grabbing a kitten. Because the kitten's chest is very fragile, it is very easy to be bruised. You also need to pay special attention when picking up sick cats and old and frail cats.

4. Master the opportunity to hold your precious cat

1. Keep each other warm when the weather is cold

Try to do it when the weather is colder. Do not hold the cat for a long time in the hot summer. Because the weather is sultry and restrained, the cat will definitely not feel comfortable. Therefore, when the weather is cool, the cat will be more willing to keep warm together.

2. It’s easy to control sleepiness

Do it when the cat wants to sleep, never when it is active and full of energy. The reason is simple. When your cat is full of energy, it won’t want to be held by you.

3. The low point slowly rises

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, gradually increase the height so that the cat can unconsciously eliminate the insecurity caused by height.

4. Falling in love with the sleeping person’s leg sockets

If you want your cat to like contact with its owner, it must form a habit. When your cat sleeps on your lap, you cannot put it down after sleeping for a while. You must let it sleep for a certain period of time, such as more than 30 minutes. Once it feels more comfortable sleeping on your legs, it will like your legs more than the cat's bed.