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Why does a cat stare at a person: 7 reasons
16.06.2023 16:46
Many cat owners wonder why their pet might “think” and stare at them.
Let's figure out what reasons there are for such behavior of representatives of the feline family.
1. Greeting
A 4-5 second stare followed by the cat turning its head away is nothing more than a cat greeting. However, don't rush into hugging - your pet is not ready for communication yet.
2. Fear
If the cat stares, frozen and pressing its whole body to the floor, this means that it senses discontent or a threat coming from its owner.
3. Attachment
Conversely, a calm and relaxed furball that looks at you with a soft gaze is demonstrating its affection and love with its entire appearance.
4. Interest
Since cats are very curious creatures, they do not waste a minute and constantly explore the world around them, including examining it.
5. Kiss
The look a cat gives when it slowly closes its eyes, leaving narrow slits, and then opens them again and softly looks at its owner, is sometimes called a cat kiss. You can only expect such a gesture of gratitude if your purring cat feels boundless love and devotion to you.
6. Attack
You can tell that a "wild animal" is about to attack by its intense gaze, which in this situation is accompanied by an arched back and fluffed up fur. It is better not to approach the cat at such moments.
7. Protection
Sometimes cats turn into not only a loyal companion for their owners, but also a devoted protector. In this case, you can’t do without a close look – after all, how else can you assess the surroundings and make sure that the two-legged creature is not in any danger?
