{"id":1038,"date":"2017-10-03T11:18:35","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T18:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=1038"},"modified":"2024-07-25T05:29:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T12:29:44","slug":"love-a-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/love-a-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Love a Cat and Be Loved in Return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-1037\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Rocklin_iStock-92546587.jpg\" alt=\"love a cat\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Rocklin_iStock-92546587.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Rocklin_iStock-92546587-1500x998.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Rocklin_iStock-92546587-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Rocklin_iStock-92546587-1536x1021.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Few would argue against a feline\u2019s natural beauty, grace, and intelligence. They\u2019re undoubtedly one of the few creatures that seem to have \u201ctamed\u201d us \u2013 instead of the other way around. Nowadays, cat lovers not only accept them as close companions, but we embrace all their funny proclivities and oddball behaviors. Still, it can be hard to love a cat and understand the ways cats return the feeling.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Let Me Count the Ways<\/h3>\n<p>First, let\u2019s take a quick look at some of the many ways cats show their undying affection for the people who feed, groom, and love them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kneading<\/strong> \u2013 If your cat hops on your lap every time you sit down and begins to press on you rhythmically with the front paws, he or she loves you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rubbing up against you<\/strong> \u2013 Whenever you&#8217;re standing around, does your cat brush up against your calves? What about head butts? Again, that\u2019s cat love!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unblinking eyes<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s been said that you should never hold a cat\u2019s gaze because they view it as a confrontation. However, if a staring contest ends with a long, slow kitty blink, your cat is showing trust and love.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Happy tails<\/strong> \u2013 You probably know that a happy, relaxed cat will walk around with his or her tail straight up. Many cats do this as soon as they see their special person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Show me the belly<\/strong> \u2013 Sure, some cats do not enjoy a belly rub, but if you know one who gets into it, it\u2019s because you\u2019ve earned the enormous trust it takes to be vulnerable like that.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other Cat Body Language<\/h3>\n<p>You can definitely show that you love a cat by understanding his or her body language and showing consideration for certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/feline-behavior\/\">behaviors<\/a> or feelings.<\/p>\n<p>Pay close attention to the position of the ears, the sound of a particular meow, and body positioning. As we mentioned above, a vertical tail is a happy one; a low-lying, slow-flicking tail is not.<\/p>\n<h3>Love a Cat Like This<\/h3>\n<p>You can also show that you love a cat by paying extra attention to specific needs. For starters, keep a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/feline-behavior-2\/\">routine<\/a> going strong for your cat that includes precise meal and exercise times. Remember, while your cat cannot tell time, he or she is specially tuned into the moments when you\u2019ll be home and when you typically leave every day.<\/p>\n<p>You can also express that you love a cat by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Giving him or her attention and affection<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning out the litter box after each use<\/li>\n<li>Talking to him or her (yes, meows are acceptable)<\/li>\n<li>Brush your cat\u2019s fur out regularly and trim the nails<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/veterinary-services\/pet-dental-care.html\">Commit to dental care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/crate-training-a-cat-yes-its-possible\/\">Crate train<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Play together every day using toys that really spark predatory instincts<\/li>\n<li>Attend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/veterinary-services\/pet-wellness.html\">wellness<\/a> visits every year or 6 months<\/li>\n<li>Update vaccinations and keep parasite prevention current<\/li>\n<li>Keep your cat indoors (build a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/catio\/\">catio<\/a>!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cats will always have a special place in our hearts, and we hope that you\u2019ll also love a cat throughout life. They\u2019re sweet, friendly, and adorable animals who deserve the best care and protection we can provide. If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/about-us\/veterinarians.html\">our veterinarians<\/a> can help you towards that end, we\u2019d love to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/contact-us\/\">hear from you<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Few would argue against a feline\u2019s natural beauty, grace, and intelligence. They\u2019re undoubtedly one of the few creatures that seem to have \u201ctamed\u201d us \u2013 instead of the other way around. Nowadays, cat lovers not only accept them as close companions, but we embrace all their funny proclivities and oddball behaviors. 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