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How to Properly Apologize to a Cat If You Accidentally Step on Its Paw or Tail: Here's What You Need to Do
12.04.2024 12:27
Even the most careful and caring owner can step on a cat's paw or tail.
What should you do in such a situation?
You can't pretend that nothing happened. The thing is that the cat may come to the conclusion that the person "attacked" it on purpose.
It will be difficult for a frightened furry friend to analyze the situation and come to the conclusion that the owner showed “aggression” by accident.
An attempt by a person to catch up with a running cat would also be a wrong action. In this case, the animal may decide that the owner, who has turned into an "enemy", has started chasing it.
Therefore, you need to choose a different behavior strategy. First, you need to consider the age of your pet.
How to Properly Apologize to a Kitten
The little cat is unlikely to have time to escape. Most likely, the owner will be able to pick it up right away.
This opportunity should be taken advantage of. Press the kitten to yourself and stroke it. As a result, the pet will calm down and stop seeing you as a source of danger.
How to Properly Apologize to an Adult Cat
If you are dealing with an adult furry creature, then you should not try to catch it.
Even if it does work, the animal, having found itself in a stressful situation, will most likely begin to resist: break free from your hands, scratch and bite.
Therefore, you need to act like this: squat down (to seem small) and apologize out loud to the hiding animal. The voice should be quiet, gentle and calm.
Of course, the pet is unlikely to understand the words. But he will most likely correctly analyze the intonation.
Then you need to stretch your arms in the direction where the cat is and start calling the fluffy one to you. After that, you can give your pet something tasty.
Earlier we explained why a cat blinks slowly .
