It turns out we all misunderstood cats

Apr 29,2024
7Min

In addition to giving people the impression of being smart and charming, cats also have a sense of mystery. I believe this should be a fact that all cat lovers cannot but admit. Does the behavior of cats sometimes leave you confused? The following is a list of the behaviors that owners most often have questions about their cats. Let’s learn about cats together!

1. Cats are independent animals and don’t need much companionship?

NO!NO! Prolonged separation may cause cats to suffer from separation anxiety.

If your cat often urinates, defecates, vomits, licks its fur constantly, lacks appetite, becomes extremely anxious when it finds you going out, and becomes overly excited when it sees you coming home, these may be symptoms of separation anxiety disorder. . Spending part of the day with your cat, whether it’s playing games or talking, can reduce their stress and make them feel relaxed and happier.

2. Don’t like going to the toilet in the sand basin, but just get angry and pee randomly?

NO!NO! There are many reasons why cats do not go to the toilet in the litter box. Owners must explore the root cause to solve the problem. Sometimes they express physical discomfort or express psychological emotions in this way. It may also be that the litter box has not been cleaned for a long time, or the nearby environment is too dirty. The current punishment may make the cat scared for several days. But if the cause is not found, it will continue to happen.

3. It is natural for cats to extend their claws to attack, so there is no need to pay special attention?

NO!NO! The claw-stretching attack mentioned here is different from the general claw-grinding. Claw-grinding usually occurs when the cat just wakes up or wants to stretch. This refers to the action of extending the claws to attack. . Cats' scratching and biting are generally regarded by owners as part of play. In fact, in the kitten period, not only because they love to play, but also because their self-protection mechanism is activated. After all, that is their only way to protect themselves. However, when cats scratch and bite frequently, it may be due to irritation or fear, or it may be due to some drugs that make them uncomfortable. At this time, the owner must carefully observe to further discover.

 4. Do cats hate little BABY?

NO!NO! As long as you educate cats to get along well with your little BABY, they will definitely become good friends with your children. It is common to hear of owners or owners’ wives giving cats up for adoption because they are pregnant. Some say that raising cats will affect the health of the fetus and even cause miscarriage. There are also claims that cats don’t like to get along with children, but these are all baseless. Whether they are animals or people, new members will protect themselves first, and cats will of course do the same. As long as the owner has the patience to teach children and cats how to get along, and pay attention to hygiene and neatness, cats and children can be safe and healthy. ofLiving in the environment.

5. Are cats solitary animals?

NO!NO! Cats are animals that can live alone or in groups. If a cat has been accompanied by other siblings since childhood, it will be able to adapt to social life when it grows up. However, even if cats can sleep together, it does not mean that they will. Act together. In fact, as long as there is enough "personal cat space" for cats, they will allocate their own areas of life based on smell and live together peacefully under the same roof.

6. Does a cat turn over its belly to show that it is happy and wants to be petted?

NO!NO! It is indeed very happy when your favorite cat shows its belly to you, but it does not mean that you can touch it. "This is so weird!" Not weird at all. When a cat shows you his most vulnerable part, it means he trusts you very much and he can feel at ease. However, when you reach out to touch him, he will still resist out of self-defense.

7. Cats always like to face me with their buttocks. Does it mean they don’t like me?

NO!NO! In fact, this action is the same as belly turning, which means that the cat trusts you. This has something to do with the care of the mother cat when they are young. When the kittens are still unable to excrete on their own, the mother cat will lick their butts to stimulate excretion. Therefore, when the cats grow up, this feeling of dependence still exists, and they will Butt faces the side where he feels safe.

8. It’s normal for cats to meow and you don’t need to pay special attention to it?

NO!NO! Different meows of cats have different meanings. Sometimes they want to talk to their owners, sometimes they are expressing dissatisfaction, and sometimes they want to tell their owners that they are feeling unwell or are hungry. ,greet. In short, you must not ignore the cat's meowing, and listen carefully to the information that your cat wants to express to you. (If you want to know more clearly about the reasons why cats meow, you can read [Meow Reading Technique] to understand what the cat is "meowing" in detail!)

Cats are very sensitive animals, and owners must observe all behaviors carefully so that they can detect any problems early. Knowing more about your cat can help you get along more harmoniously.

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