Gemas With Furry Animals, Here Are 7 Ways To Make Cats Like

Illustration of how to get cats to like and obey (Unsplash/Alice)

YOGYAKARTA - As cute as cats are, they have teeth and fangs. Many people think this animal is mysterious, but it can be effectively made friends with a certain approach. A researcher and cat consultant, Mikel Delgado, reported by Mental Floss, Friday, April 15, suggested ways to get cats to like them. Here are the steps that Delgado recommends.

1. Let the cat move first

A Swiss study conducted in 51 homes, showed that when humans wait or focus on something else, cats tend to approach. Chances of withdrawing when people respond are very small. This preference explains why so many cats are attracted to allergic people because allergic people try not to pet them.

2. Approach them in their way

The cats greet each other by holding their noses close. You can mimic this behavior by offering your finger tips up to their nose but not threatening them. Just bend down, gently extend your hand, and wait for them to respond. Many cats will respond by sniffing their fingers and maybe even rubbing them.

Illustration of how to be liked by cats (iStockphoto)

3. Stroking in the area they like

Cats are very sensitive to touch and tend to prefer being petted in places. A small 2002 study found that cats favored a more positive response by purring, blinking, and wringing their paws when stroked in the forehead and cheek area. They tend to react negatively if petted in the tail area.

4. Give them space if they get a negative response

Cats don't always like being petted, especially when responding to hissing, biting, tilting their ears, looking at your hand, or wagging their tails. When you get one of those responses, give them some space.

You can't force a cat to like being held, especially with stray cats. But when they know that you will respect their terms, their trust will only grow and they will get more attention from you when they are ready.

Illustration of how to be liked by cats (Unsplash/Paul Hanaoka)

5. Avoid overfeeding

A 2016 study at Cornell University showed that cats with metered meals were more affectionate. The study was conducted on 58 overweight cats. They were deprogrammed and three-quarters of owners reported their cats were more affectionate during the diet.

Regardless of the study, according to Delgado, cats with an ideal weight will be healthier. They can ward off diabetes, joint pain, and make it easier to take care of themselves. For example, an overweight anabul has a hard time licking its body to clean itself.

6. Often play with them

Boredom and lack of regular playtime can affect a cat's behavior. Cats need a regular supply of energy, just as dogs need a walk at least every morning. The need for regular play was demonstrated in a 2017 study. The study showed that cats prefer human interaction to food. More specifically, what really caught their eye were the interactive games.

Have your cat regularly play with a bristle stick, but, or games that evoke predatory cat behavior. This is a great way to bond with them and help them stay in shape.

7. Recognize cat behavior

To find behavioral alignment, you need to recognize the cat's body language. Delgado said, cat body language can be subtle, something can be shown with the blink of an eye. But when you learn what the signs are, you will find alignment with how to give affection. And if you adjust to your behavior, it will earn the cat's trust.