Let's imagine a situation: you returned home after another eight-hour work day.
You crossed the threshold of the apartment. And then a cat ran up to you, stopped and began to stare at you.
5-6 seconds passed. Fluffy blinked a couple of times and moved away.
"What was that?" you might be thinking.
Let us reassure you right away: in the vast majority of cases, there is no reason to worry.
Quite the opposite: there is a reason for joy.
What does a cat's stare mean?
If your cat “rewards” you with a short, intent gaze after each time you return home, then the animal is simply… greeting you.
Yes, fluffy animals do it a little strangely and not as obviously and emotionally as dogs.
And yet, the cat’s direct gaze, followed by blinking and the animal returning to “its business” - this is that very greeting.
The pet shows that it is glad to see you after a short separation.
Rejoice: the animal is very attached to you.
When should you start worrying?
Look at the position of the cat's ears. If they are pressed, then for some reason the animal is afraid.
Perhaps your pet got into a stressful situation while you were away. And now the purr is asking for help.
However, this happens quite rarely. If the ears are not pressed, then the staring cat is actually greeting you.
Earlier we explained why a cat is active at night.
