10 Signs Your Kitty Actually Loves You
Ever wondered if your kitty really loves you? From finicky to feisty,
our feline friends aren’t always the easiest to read. Unlike dogs who
make their affection for us loud and clear, cats have far less obvious
ways of communicating how they feel. If you want to discover just how
much your cat cares about you, then check out these 10 signs of true
love.
1. Head butting. If a person were to do it to you,
then you’d have a pretty good idea of what they were trying to tell you,
but with a cat it’s a whole different story. To be on the receiving end
of what is actually known in the cat world as ‘head bunting‘ is a very
special privilege indeed. During this exchange your cat deposits facial
pheromones that represent their feelings of trust and safety they have
with you.
2. Powerful purrs. Cats purr for all sorts of
reasons, but there is one unique full bodied rumble that your kitty
saves exclusively for their true love. Purring also lowers your kitty’s
heart rate and helps them to relax and exhibit feelings of contentment.
3. Love bites. If your cat is a chronic nibbler,
then chances are they’ve got a thing for you. It’s pretty easy to tell
the difference between a love bite and a regular cat bite, one hurts and
the other tickles! Nibbling isn’t a common sign of love, but when a cat
employs it, they’re trying to say “you’re awesome.”
4. Tail twitching. You can tell a lot by looking at a
cat’s tail. Just as their tails puff out when they get scared or
agitated, their tail will twitch at the very tip when they are feeling
bliss. If you notice this action when your cat approaches you, then you
can be sure that they think you rock their world.
5. Tummy up. When your cat throws itself on the
floor and starts rolling around, they are trying to get your attention.
Cats only show their tummies voluntarily to those they can trust.
Feeling safe means a lot to a cat, so when they sprawl out in front of
you, this is a sign that they feel loved and protected.
6. Licking your hair or ears. It’s not often that
humans are deemed worthy of these very special grooming sessions, but if
your cat has chosen to bestow you with hair or ear licking, rest
assured you have been welcomed into the inner circle. Grooming is one of
the most obvious signs of the friendship and trust you have with your
furry companion.
7. Kneading. Kittens knead against their mothers to
stimulate milk production, which is why experts believe that kneading
behaviour in cats is nostalgic of kittenhood and acts as a way of
reliving the happy moments they experienced as little ones. So next time
your kitty starts moving its paws up and down on you, remember that
they are not just trying to soften you up before taking a nap, but that
they’re expressing their adoration for you.
8. Slow blinking. It is said that cats kiss with
their eyes, so don’t expect to share this sign of affection with any old
cat. Cats save eye contact for people they know and trust. If that eye
contact is coupled with slow blinking then you’ve just received a kitty
kiss. Return the love by mimicking the behavior.
9. Nap time. Kitties crave warm safe places to
sleep, so if your fluffy feline decides to snuggle down beside you or
better yet, on your lap, then you should feel especially honored. Cats
are most vulnerable when they are sleeping, and there is no greater
compliment than when they choose you as their snooze spot.
10. Gifting. There is no denying that a small dead
something is not at the top of our wishlist, but a kitty that presents
you with this bounty deserves to be praised. Despite our domestication,
cats still have the inner hunter and sharing their prizes with you is a
sign of true friendship.
If you’ve been fortunate enough to share your life with a cat, then
you’ll understand that they are consciously connecting with us. Whether
it’s via grooming, purring or snuggling up, cats are loving and
affectionate individuals that form very special bonds with their
favorite people.