Meowing, purring, stalking, are just some of the ways cats know how to communicate and express their needs. Understanding the body language of the cat is essential to establish a deep connection with him and provide concrete support for all his needs.
In this article you will find some practical advice on how to interpret some of the most common signals of cat body language and above all to answer the question that all cat lovers have asked themselves at least once in their lives: "but... does my cat love me?".
Does Your Cat Love You? Here's How to Tell
The cat is a very introverted animal and the ways to express its love towards its owner are certainly less explicit than those used, for example, by a dog. Here are some examples of behavior that indicate that your cat has taken you as a point of reference:
He sleeps on you:
Anyone who has a cat will have noticed, their favorite activity is sleeping. To rest they always look for a safe place to curl up and if their safe place is you they will often choose your legs, your belly or even your face. A cat curled up on top of its owner will always feel protected. This is certainly a wonderful demonstration of affection.
He shows you his belly:
The belly and chest are the most vulnerable areas of the cat because they contain the vital organs. When the cat shows its belly and even lets you touch it, it means that it trusts you a lot and is looking for your attention.
If your baby shows his belly while sleeping, it is certainly a sign of relaxation and security towards the environment he is in.
He winks at you:
The cat loves to have everything under control, they perceive dangers even in total darkness and close their eyes only when they feel in a safe place. It seems like an urban legend, but it is true, every time the cat gives a slow and sweet wink to his owner he is indirectly saying that he trusts him and loves him.
It rubs against your legs:
A strange but common behavior in cats is precisely that of rubbing against the furniture and against the legs of their owner. Although it is mainly done during feeding time to demonstrate the euphoria of the moment, with this move the cat is marking the territory by impregnating you with its pheromones and this helps it to feel safe. Rubbing against the legs of the owner can also be considered a form of greeting.
Another way to claim ownership of the owner is to gently butt his human friend on the forehead, this is his way of saying that he has accepted you as his human.
Make the pasta:
This practice is characteristic of cats and consists of rhythmically moving their paws above their owner just as if they were kneading a loaf of bread. This movement is a great and important demonstration of affection, because it is a movement that takes them back to their first months of life. In fact, it originates with the need of the kitten to stimulate the mother cat's breast to make the milk flow.
Purring is commonly associated with a happy cat, but in reality it does not always have this meaning: cats also use purring to manage a moment of stress , to reassure themselves or the person in front of them and as an analgesic if they are in pain or feel unwell.
The behaviors that the cat puts in place to communicate something are different and multiple, it is important to know how to attribute the right meaning to be able to correctly understand its needs, this will allow you to build a lasting and satisfying relationship with your feline.
