Can Cats Smile: Myths and Prejudices
People are accustomed to thinking that a smile is, first and foremost, an expression of positive emotions and a friendly gesture.
In the human world, a smile is a movement of the lips. It is known that animals are also capable of depicting something similar. But this does not mean that they cannot express their good disposition towards a person in any other way.
British scientists have found out whether cats can smile and how they demonstrate their affection.
In the animal world, a smile is not just a lip movement. In particular, a cat's smile is full of its own nuances.
In order to understand whether a cat is smiling, it is not necessary to look for a smile on its furry face.
A much simpler signal that a pet sends to its owner is its eyes.
If your pet slowly squints, this gesture can be compared to a human smile, meaning that you have a very friendly creature in front of you.
In this case, the owner should respond in kind and also slowly narrow his eyes.
The reception will allow you to make an impression on both your own and someone else's pet, including a stray cat.
According to the researchers, such “smiles” can even improve the relationship and make the animal behave more friendly.
Previously we talked about how to behave when meeting an aggressive dog .
