From time to time, our meowing four-legged friends suddenly freeze and begin to stare at one point for a long time.
In most cases, this behavior simply indicates that the pet is trying to concentrate in order to hear a particular sound.
And it happens that the cat does not look "into the void", but at the owner. At the same time, the animal blinks very slowly.
In this case, there is no reason to worry either.
On the contrary, the pet owner can rejoice. After all, the fluffy one is trying to... smile at him.
Features of a cat's "smile"
Cats, unlike people, smile not with their mouths, but with their eyes.
Wanting to show its sympathy and affection, the purring cat will begin to look at the person and very slowly close/open its eyes.
It is the slow blinking that is the cat's "smile".
Your pet has started behaving like this around you? Be happy! Everything indicates that your four-legged friend loves you.
Is it possible to "smile" back?
Yes, it is quite possible. But don't show your teeth under any circumstances!
Instead, start… blinking slowly.
Yes, that's right! Look at the cat, gradually closing and opening your eyes. And the pet will immediately understand: the sympathy is mutual.
For reference
A cat is a domestic animal, one of the most popular (along with a dog) “companion animals”.
