This is how your cat shows you its love
No matter how long your furry friend has been your daily companion - days, weeks, months, or years: it has a fixed (and very, very large) place in your heart.
To help you understand how much your cat loves you, we have gathered the little tokens of love that your house tiger gives you every day. Because besides content purring and wet kisses, your darling shows you in many different ways that you mean the world to it.
Sign No. 1: Your cat lies on its back in front of your feet
Have you ever been able to observe your cat running towards you, rolling onto its back in front of your feet, and eagerly presenting its belly to you? When your house tiger stretches out on the floor like this, it wants your undivided attention and is proving its love to you. How can that be?
Cats only show themselves this trusting and vulnerable to their closest confidants and loved ones. Their belly is a sensitive spot that they want to protect. So when your furry friend is trying so hard to get your attention, you can be sure: It is love!
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Sich am Bauch kraulen zu lassen ist ein großer Liebesbeweis!
Sign No. 2: Your cat greets you with a tail held high
Your cat shares a large part of its feelings and moods through the position and movement of its tail. In everyday life, you often intuitively know what your furry friend wants to express, whether it is unease or nervousness. However, your cat often shows you its positive emotions much more subtly than the negative ones. Pay closer attention to smaller gestures.
So when you come home and your cat is waiting for you at the door with its tail held high and the tip of its tail bent, it is happy to see you. Even as a kitten, it learned to approach its mother with its tail raised to express its joy. In adulthood, your house tiger continues this behavior when it encounters a loved one - that is, you.
Little tip: Give your cat some love back and treat it to a delicious snack! Since we know that every cat has its own taste, we at Pets Deli offer a wide selection of food and snacks for your furry friends.
Give Love - with our Snacks for Cats!
Sign No. 3: Your cat kneads close to or on you
If your cat feels comfortable and happy, it might do the kneading motion, a movement that looks a bit like it is kneading cookie dough with its paws. While it has nothing to do with undiscovered baking skills, in this way, your house tiger shows you its deep connection.
Kittens knead and massage their mother's belly in their first weeks to stimulate milk flow. When you are cuddling extensively, pay attention to your cat's paws: If it feels particularly loved and reminded of the safety and affection of its mother, it might revert to its kitten behavior and knead.
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Das Treteln auf dir ist ein Zeichen der Liebe.
Sign No. 4: Your cat looks at you with half-closed eyes and blinks slowly
When you pamper your furry friend with strokes and it slowly closes its eyes, it is not, despite appearances, about to doze off and count little mice. Instead, it is its tender way of saying: I will never let you go again!
The best part is that you can show your cat that you love it in the same way. Slowly close your eyes, and with a little luck, your darling will respond with a satisfied blink!
Sign No. 5: Your cat snuggles up and rubs its head against you
When your cat walks around the house and gives you a headbutt at every opportunity, it is not outraged that the food bowl is empty again or that you have thrown the victorious caught mouse in the trash once more.
No, it simply shows you that it loves you dearly and marks you with its scent to show the world: that human over there, that’s mine!
How do I make my cat love me?
Are you unsure if your cat feels truly comfortable with you? Some furry friends need some time to adjust to their new home, but after a while, they become real clingy companions. If your cat is a bit shy, it may take a few weeks to months.
While there is no love potion for cats, you can pay attention to the following things to ensure your cat feels really comfortable with you:
- Don’t pressure your cat: Don’t force it to cuddle or be petted. If it needs space, respect that. It will come to you on its own after a while.
- Engage with your cat: Playing builds a bond with your kitty. Alternatively, you can also lure it with a few snacks from your stash. Toss a few treats or try out some →cool tricks.
- Set up a cat room for it: Especially at the beginning, many house tigers appreciate a retreat. This can be a room where you place a sleeping spot, water bowl, and toys for it.
- Minimize stressors: Do you have other pets or →children at home? Maybe your cat is a bit stressed by that and just needs some peace. A cat room can be just the right quiet retreat for this.
- Buy the right food: Love goes through the stomach - even for your cat! If you pamper it with its favorite food, it will happily snuggle against your legs. We at Pets Deli know how important the →right food is and have therefore developed many different food consistencies.
