What is an "evil hand" and why you shouldn't show it to your cat: a common mistake owners make - don't do that

02.06.2024 11:28

When playing with a cat, many people often show their pet an “evil hand.”

This is the name given to a palm with spread and slightly bent fingers.

Don't make this mistake again under any circumstances!

Yes, at first an animal's fear may seem cute and funny.

But you need to understand that the results of such a “game” may not be the most pleasant for either the cat or its owner.

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Why the owner should not show the cat the "evil hand"

The thing is that for some reason this gesture makes many cats aggressive.

The animal may have a real attack. It is possible that it will attack the owner.

What explains such a reaction of the pet? There is no exact answer to this question.

Perhaps the pet sees some kind of "predator" in the "evil hand". It is possible that the cat comes to the conclusion that the person is preparing to grab it with his hand strongly and painfully.

It may also be that the cat itself wants to see the “evil hand” in order to play with the person and let off steam.

However, try not to show this gesture to the animal. You don’t want your pet to experience stress, do you?!

And it is possible that the cat’s game with the “evil hand” will not be peaceful: the fluffy one can bite and scratch your palm.

Earlier we explained what it means when a cat's ears twitch.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief