Signs associated with cats
There are common and less familiar signs about cats.
Perhaps everyone knows that a cat “washes” guests or hides its nose from the approaching cold. This also includes signs about a cat crossing the road - a lot here depends on the color of the kitty’s fur, as well as on the superstitious attitude towards the animal. In other words, it is a good omen if a superstitious person is delighted with cats. When moving, cat owners let their pet into the house first. His reaction will show how clean the apartment is from the otherworldly, and which places should be cleaned additionally.
Sign if there is a gray cat in the house
If a gray cat has settled in the house, the signs and beliefs are generally good. The gray kitty for the most part protects its owners from nervous overstrain and gives them a feeling of security and comfort. The process of sleeping with a gray pet is separately noted - it protects night dreams and prevents anxieties. In addition, it is believed that during night dreams, gray cats heal their owners most intensively, because they absorb the energy of the moon. Gray cats have the ability to neutralize negativity, can balance the atmosphere in the house, and smooth out the emotions of the owners.
Sign about a tortoiseshell cat
Folk omens about cats say that having an outlandish tortoiseshell cat in your home is a sign of great luck. It is a well-known fact that mostly females have this color, while males are less common or they are sterile. In addition, they are rarely purebred; more precisely, they are often so-called mongrels. In other words, this color was obtained among cats on the streets for camouflage purposes. By the way, tortoiseshell cats have a very impudent character, but this does not prevent you from reading signs about them.
Superstition says that a tortoiseshell cat should be treated kindly, then it promises a return in the form of success and protection. If you treat her with disdain, she will take revenge. Speaking of her bad behavior - if a pet furiously scratches the floor or tears up the rug at the threshold, while the superstitious person is about to go out, he is advised to wait before leaving, sit on the path, finally, pet the cat and then go with a calm heart.
Sign if the cat is rich in the house
Signs with cats in the house highlight a rich cat, or rather a tri-colored kitty. Those representatives of the cat family who have contrasting black, white and red spots require special attention. In this case, each color has a meaning, white - freshness, purity, black - protection, red - gold, luck or finance. Ultimately, all this comes together into one beautiful, cute cat, which with its presence changes the lives of its owners for the better.
Sign if a cat washes itself
The sign of a cat washing its nose is interpreted as impending guests. We can say that in the process of “waiting” for guests, the kitty puts itself in order and, by its example, hints to the owner that it is better for him to prepare. By the way, there is an effective way to find out who exactly to prepare for. The washing kitty is taken by the paw. If the limb is warm, then the interlocutor in a hurry and the superstitious person have a warm relationship, which means the meeting will be welcome. If the cat’s paw is cold, then guests will be unwanted, and the conversation will be so-so.
Sign if a cat hides its nose
Everyone knows that if a cat has its nose buried in something warmer than the air around it, it means there is a change in the weather. In fact, these animals sense weather changes well, so indeed, if a pet hides its nose with its paws or even its entire carcass, then it will be colder.
Sign if a cat sneezed
The main sign about sneezing cats is that a sneeze is a harbinger of dental disease or an upcoming cold. To avoid unpleasant pain, you just need to wish the cat well, then dental diseases will recede, as well as physical ailments. If your pussy sneezed three times in a row, then a cold is coming, you need to take action.
Important! In addition, there is a case if the cat sneezed next to the bride. The marriage promises to be happy.
Sign if a cat sleeps at a person’s feet
When a cat sleeps at the feet, the sign says that it takes away from the person all the negative things that have accumulated during the day. In addition, after a hard day full of bustle and running around, your legs may simply hurt, but your pet kindly treats them. He can also simply bask in his feet, especially if they are under a warm blanket.
The cat also expresses its submission and trust to the owner, obeying natural instincts, observing the so-called hierarchy, where the cat understands that it is of a lower rank than the owner. Or quite the opposite, the cat wants to control the person, so it stays nearby, not wanting to miss anything.
Sign if a cat sleeps on a pillow near its head
In many ways, the sign is similar to the one where a cat sleeps at a person’s feet. Based on the pet’s healing abilities, it lies close to a person’s head in order to relieve possible headaches, as well as protect them from the flow of disturbing thoughts. A cat can protect its owner's sleep by driving away negative visions.
Among other things, the head is considered one of the warmest places if the pet does not like to be under the covers. Heat emanates from the head, animals adjoin the hot spot: they take away the heat and make it easier for the person to sleep.
Sign if a cat sleeps on the table
In fact, cats like to be in the know, and you can't see much from the floor. They climb onto the table, first of all, to increase their visibility and be aware of what is happening. But there are also superstitions associated with this phenomenon. The sign of a cat sitting on the table is interpreted as a warning about the illness of one of the household members. But that’s why it’s a warning, to avoid it, take measures to harden and boost immunity. In addition, they say that cats lying on the table drive a man out of the house. However, the logic of such actions is quite clear, especially considering that literally a few decades ago they cared little about vaccinations, so cats brought all kinds of infection into the family.
Sign if a cat sleeps at the front door
Mystics believe that thresholds between rooms are akin to boundaries between worlds. And cats live in several worlds at once. Thus, lying on the threshold, they protect the house from the penetration of alien creatures, and also protect household members from negativity sent from ill-wishers.
In addition, it is believed that lying on the threshold, the pet communicates with the brownie, so to speak, shares responsibilities around the house. Therefore, they should not disturb them, there is no need to drive the cat away from the place, unless, of course, it is in the way. True, even then it should be carefully shifted.
Sign if a cat sleeps on its back with its paws up
From a psychological point of view, cats sleep in the so-called raskoryaku, showing complete trust in the owner. Cats value their warm belly, so they rarely prefer to show it off unless they feel complete peace surrounded by their family. From this we can conclude that there is a good peaceful atmosphere in the family.
Among other things, this posture predicts weather conditions, namely, cats sense the approach of warming. Kitties often lie down in the very sun, spread their paws and absorb the warmth, which means coolness will soon come. That is, the cat lies on its back in the sun - the last warm days. And lying on the back just like that means it will soon be warm.
Sign if a cat shits on the bed
Before scolding and punishing a pet for such an act, you need to make sure that the cat’s health is stable. The fact is that with such unpleasant obvious actions they ask you to pay attention to them. They may be unwell, or maybe they are trying to show the owner that they are very unhappy about something, probably with bad guests. Finally, excluding all the points described above, you can even rejoice at such a disgusting gesture from a cat, because if a cat shits on the bed, the sign says that it means money.
Sign if a cat peed on the bed
In fact, in this case we can say that there are no specific signs. The cat’s behavior shows that the owner has become too cold towards the pet or is expressing resentment. Even if the kitty misses the superstitious, with such an act she repeats that she is sad, she needs attention, just as the superstitious one needs to stop rushing about over trifles and relax with the cat on her lap, come to her senses, think about her worries.
Sign if a cat breaks a flower pot
There are superstitions that say that broken glass, dishes and mirrors in the house are not good. Flower pots can also be included here. It happens that the flowers seem to fall on their own, then the omen says that evil has accumulated in the house, and the broken dishes have absorbed it and protected the household.
It's hard to say why cats drop things on the floor. Domestic representatives express boredom in this way, they want to be played with, they need somewhere to spend their energy. It is unlikely that they are throwing away pots for unknown reasons, but you can also consider this as a sign that it is time to cleanse the house of negativity.
Sign if a cat lies on its stomach
If a cat lies on a person in the same place all the time, the superstitious person needs to listen to himself and pay attention to the state of his health.
Attention! Where there is an inflammatory process, the temperature rises. And cats feel it. They can both warm up and apply their healing skills to the sore spot.
In addition, it is noted that a cat, which has adopted the area near the solar plexus as a convenient place for sleeping, affects a person’s mood, protects him from stress and apathy.
Signs for pregnant women also require special attention - cats sense the birth of a new life, and also help cope with a difficult pregnancy.
Sign if a cat sits on a car
Usually cats run to the car to warm themselves up. No matter how strong healers they are, their mechanics are terrible, so they won’t heal the car. Eyewitnesses told how they were sitting in the car, waiting for a friend, nervous about exciting issues, when suddenly a kitty appeared on the hood. Many argue that pets sense a person’s tension and are designed to distract him and balance him. Therefore, we can safely say that if a cat jumped onto an empty car, it is warming itself, and if there is a person inside, then perhaps he needs so-called cat therapy, peace and quiet.
Sign if a cat scratches at the door
Pets generally cannot stand closed doors, so they try in every possible way to scratch it, knock it out, and even learn to throw themselves on the handle. They have this habit because they need to be aware of what is happening everywhere and always. What if the owner needs the cat’s help, how can he provide it behind a closed door?
Attention! If a strange kitty scratches the front door, this promises changes in the life of the homeowner, especially if he is hosting a guest.
Cats need access to any room in order to guard the entire house and protect it from negativity.
Sign if someone else's cat rubs against your legs
Cats are inherently possessive by nature - they rub against their owners’ legs, leaving their scent, saying that the owner is the property of this cat. Street cats do much the same thing, they rub against people passing by, letting them know that they have stepped into the territory of this cat and instantly become part of this territory.
As for domestic cats, curling around the legs of guests, with this behavior they give the owner the green light to communicate with this person, making it clear that he has good intentions and does not pose a danger. If cats rub, for example, against a guest’s bag, then this is still the same selfish, possessive trait.
Sign if a cat is riding on its back
For physiological reasons, pets roll on their backs to scratch itchy skin, give themselves pleasure, and seduce their owner for pleasure. But there are also mystical explanations for this phenomenon. This type of behavior predicts deterioration of the weather - a blizzard will come in the winter, and rain will fall in the spring. In addition to the weather, lying on your back can be explained by the arrival of unexpected guests; it’s time for the superstitious to order pizza or prepare snacks themselves.
A sign if a cat tramples on a person with its front paws
The reflex of squeezing a soft person remains in cats from infancy. In a similar way, kittens knead their mother while feeding so that the milk flows better. Thus, in an adult cat the association is triggered: “pleasant” means massaging. In addition, this is another way to put your odorous mark on a person, which other pets can smell, but not the person. This is how the animal protects its owner-ward from strangers. And finally, if the pet suddenly starts massaging the guest, then you can trust him, at least the cat liked him.
Sign if a cat fell out of a window
In general, cats jump out of windows not of their own free will, but rather out of stupidity. Maybe they don't realize what floor they live on as they jump after a bird flying by. Usually cats survive by jumping from a low floor, although this does not make it any easier for the owners. Cats can also intentionally jump out of windows, following their cat instincts. One way or another, there is an alarming sign - if a kitty falls out of a window, an accident, a flood or a fire may occur in the house, in the entire residential building.
What is the meaning of kicking a cat out of the house?
Considering all the good that a pet does for a person, with all its healing skills and amulet functions, kicking a cat out of the house is bad. Thus, the ruthless owner immediately removes powerful protection from negativity from himself and the entire family, the kitty will take all the protection with him, and will even take further successes, although not forever. However, in the future, cats are unlikely to be able to take root in such a house, in such hands, or with great difficulty.
What is the meaning of hitting a cat with a car?
If someone runs over a cat with a car, it is naturally a bad omen. If a cat dies in a collision with a car, even though the driver did not do it on purpose, his luck will still turn away for an indefinite period of time. A superstitious person will have to stock up on great will and patience - difficulties and obstacles will arise in many areas of life, and plans will go downhill.
But if the cat survives, the superstitious person has a chance to justify himself to the universe and fate - he needs to take the injured pet, cure it, show care and affection. And in the future, both the cat and the driver will decide whether they want to continue living together or whether the cat will prefer to leave.
Why do cats die in the house according to signs?
Cats have a certain peculiarity - they feel the approach of their death and prefer to leave. With rare exceptions, they reach a state in which they cannot leave their family. It also happens that animals stay with their owners, knowing that they will take their last breath in warm, caring hands.
And yet it is considered a bad omen if a cat dies in the house. He'll take something else with him. For example, after such a tragic event, one of the family members is fired, or someone may become seriously ill.
Why you shouldn't cry for dead cats
Some religions claim that everything on Earth was created to satisfy human needs, including animals. It is rudely noted that there is no point in grieving for them. However, other beliefs respect the animal world so much that they escort the dead to the next world with honor.
Many people simply do not understand such attachment to a pet, and therefore question human sadness. If animals yearn for their deceased owners, then it is impossible to allow indifference to the death of a beloved pet.
Here, as with people, you can and should grieve, but it is also worth remembering that you need to let your deceased kitty go into the next world, allow her to be reborn into another kitten, which, perhaps, will find its owner again.
What does it mean if a cat hides its nose?
Usually, if the ambient temperature is favorable for the cat’s body, the cat is happy with everything, she sleeps peacefully, without hiding her nose. She can take any position, sleep on her side with her legs outstretched, on her stomach or even on her back. If the animal sleeps, freely stretching out to its full length, this indicates that the warm weather outside the window will last for a long time. On such days, the cat washes itself especially carefully, licks its paw and smoothes the hair on its head, which is another indication that the weather will be good, sunny and dry.
But if a domestic cat curls up, puts its paws on its head and covers its nose with its bushy tail, observant people say that the weather will soon change. And indeed, this is what happens in most cases. Dry and warm weather is replaced by cold weather and bad weather.
Also, when a cat sleeps, it hides its nose and curls up into a ball if in the coming days:
- Rain, wind and lower temperatures are expected;
- there will be an onset or intensification of frost.
Those who keep cats have also noticed that if the animal fluffs its tail and licks it, then a long and strong snowstorm should soon be expected. If it licks itself against the grain, then warming and rain will soon begin.
Why does a cat hide its nose?
Those owners who watched their sleeping pet curled up in a ball asked themselves why the cat could hide its nose. The answer is very simple: the cat’s always wet nose is a sensitive organ that reacts sharply to changes in atmospheric pressure and even slight changes in ambient temperature. Domestic cats are mostly heat-loving animals, so when cold weather approaches they often look for a warm place where they can lie down comfortably, for example:
- on the couch;
- on chairs;
- under the covers in the master's bed.
Having found a suitable place, they curl up there into a ball and hide their nose under their paws or cover it with their tail.
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The fluffy tail with which the cat covers its face plays the role of a kind of soft and warm blanket. Cold air, passing between the thick hairs, heats up and enters the cat's lungs already warm. This is why cats hide their noses under their paws and tail.
By the way, this is a natural instinct; not only domestic cats do this, but also many animals in their natural habitat. When they hide their nose, they protect themselves from hypothermia and diseases, the development of which can be promoted by inhaled cold air.
Domestic cats are excellent weather forecasters and are never wrong, so you can trust them with confidence. If you want to know what the weather will be like, you just need to take a close look at your animal and be able to correctly “decipher” its behavior.
Fur belly
No matter how alluring your soft fur belly may seem to you, don’t touch it unless necessary. This is a vulnerable spot; most cats don't like to be touched.
Many dogs love belly rubs, but cats are not dogs. With a high probability they will attack the hand that decides to commit such blasphemy. When a cat is resting and showing you its belly, it means that it is relaxed and trusts you. Make no mistake: this is not an invitation for your hand. Although there are also cats that allow the owner to do this. But rest assured: the pet is simply enduring, there is no talk of any pleasure.
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Signs about cats and cats
Since ancient times, people have come up with various signs about cats and have been superstitious about them. Below, we will present the most popular ones.
Since ancient times, people have come up with many different beliefs and superstitions about cats. You can find the most interesting and popular ones below. If the cat begins to lick itself, then expect guests. If you want the guest you had to come to you more than once, you need to take a small piece of hair from your cat’s tail and put it on your guest’s shoulder. If a black cat crossed your path, then you can wait until someone else crosses the road, you can also spit over your left shoulder and move on. You can also hold onto the button and continue walking. If you have purchased a new home, it is believed that on the first night you should let a black hen or rooster into the house. Only on the second night it is necessary to start a black cat or male cat instead of a rooster or hen. If a cat reaches out to you, then benefits and good luck in business await you. If the cat is curled up in a ball, expect frost. If a cat sits near the stove there will be cold. If a cat hides its nose in its stomach, it will be cold. If a cat licks its tail and hides its head, then there will be bad weather - rain and bad weather. If a cat licks its paw and licks the hair on its head, then there will be good sunny weather. If a cat lets down its tail and licks it, then this is a sign of a blizzard. If a cat scratches behind its ear, it will snow or rain. If the cat raises its hind leg, then wait for the sun to come out. If a cat scratches a wall with its paw, then there will be cold weather and a cold wind.
If the cat sleeps with its belly up, it will be sunny and warm outside. If a strange black cat has entered your home, then expect trouble. If a cat gives birth to red and black kittens, then the red kitten should be given away and the black one should be left as a talisman for good luck. If a cat sneezes, it will rain. If someone sees a black cat in a dream before Christmas, then this year they will suffer a serious illness. Old sailors believe that a cat on a ship brings good luck. Sailors believe that cats predict storms and bad weather. Sailors' wives in some countries keep black cats, which foretells that the husband will return home from sailing. In England there are many beliefs associated with cats. You cannot pour water on a cat, otherwise the one who pours it on him will not live to adulthood. (This belief applies to children). You can't let cats die in the house, there will be trouble. If a black cat sneezes not far from the bride, the young couple will be happy. When a cat feels that one of the family members will soon become seriously ill or die, it behaves especially and this is understandable. Here are some of the indicators: 1. If a cat runs away in a house where a sick person is, then the sick person will soon die. 2. If the patient wants to know whether he will live or die, then he needs to take the cat into his bed, if she is lying down, then he will recover, if not, then he will die.
3. If a cat lies next to a sick person, then it takes away the disease from him, and he should recover soon. 4. If a white or black cat enters a sick person’s room, he will die. 5. If a cat very often lies at the head of someone's bed, then this person will soon die. 6. If the cat inhales air when you exhale, this means that the disease has begun.
Some signs are not very pleasant, so you shouldn’t believe everything and take everything to heart!
How to understand a cat's language? It’s very simple, of all the “foreign” languages, cat is the simplest, you just have to study the cat’s behavior in certain situations, and everything immediately becomes clear: is the cat happy, or are serious feline passions boiling in her “soul”. Cat behavior is worth studying if only because they can be trained like dogs. You just need to understand cat language. Cats are not stupid, but they are a little willful, but if you understand them, you can make a great friend. True, cats are not as attached to people as dogs, but they can become more attached to a person than to a house. A cat or cat may miss its owner during separation, not allowing strangers near it, even if the cat is on its own territory. From such separations, the cat can even get sick, for example, cystitis. While cats themselves are able to relieve stress in humans and normalize blood pressure, cats are so sensitive to any negative energy. It’s not for nothing that cats were considered sacred animals in ancient Egypt. And even now, both men and women love cats for their beauty, for their grace, for their playful character, and for many other reasons. But, unfortunately, we don’t always understand cats.
Signs about cats
Many people know that if a cat starts to wash itself, guests will soon come. But a little-known fact is that omens advise placing a little tail hair on the departing person’s shoulder. Then he will come back to you, and more than once. If it means failure. There are several ways to avoid trouble. Wait until someone else passes through the ill-fated place. Spit over your left shoulder and move on. A good option is to grab a button on your clothing and hold it until you pass.
Since ancient times, cats have been the first to be released into new homes, especially black ones. According to some versions of old superstitions, on the first night a black rooster or hen was left in the house, and only then the mustachioed one was allowed in.
If your or someone else's cat is affectionate and craves communication, this will bring you great benefits. The favorites of these animals are always successful. This also applies to those to whom the cat will stretch its paws during its “warm-up”.
In the old days, the weather was predicted by the behavior of the cat in the house. If he sits near the stove (battery, heater), sleeps in a ball or hides his nose, this is a sign of cold weather. Thorough licking of the tail in combination with the “hidden head” pose also leads to cold. And when a cat washes its paw and head at the same time or sleeps with its belly up, it means warming.
It was precisely because of the ability of minke whales to sense the approach of a storm that sailors in the old days always took them on board. Cats not only predicted the weather, but also brought good luck to the team. And the sailors' wives kept black cats, which guaranteed their husbands' return home.
Fishermen also take cats with them. They portend a good catch and protect against underwater evil spirits. They especially prefer tri-colored ones.
If your pet gave birth to black and red offspring, only saffron milk caps are given away. A black kitten is left in the house, it brings good luck and happiness.
Don't give animals away for free, at least take a coin or a treat, otherwise they won't take root.
Do not throw water on cats for fun, especially for children. It is believed that this way you can shorten your life by more than half.
If a black cat sneezes near the bride, she will be happy in marriage. In this case, the unmarried couple will have a good life together. Say "Hello!" to a cat who sneezed - and no problems with teeth. If an animal meows during a wedding, the young people will have a bad life. A cat seen at the altar before the wedding also promises an unhappy marriage.
Pets are not allowed to lie on kitchen counters not only for reasons of hygiene. This foretells death in the family.
It is a very good sign to adopt a street cat instead of buying a purebred cat. Anyone who adopts a stray animal with pure thoughts will always be accompanied by happiness and good luck in money. In the old days, stray cats were taken into the family to improve their affairs. But the cat must be happy with his life with you.
Many people feed stray cats, not even knowing that they are making the fate of their deceased relatives easier. Animals are kind to those who treat them well. If you help abandoned cats, they will thank you with luck.
In the old days, it was believed that black pets attracted lightning and could cause a fire. During a thunderstorm they were driven out the door of the house. Do not carry cats of any color on the horse, otherwise it will begin to dry out. This is not accepted now.
In order for a small child to sleep better, a cat is allowed into the cradle for a while, and after that the child is put to bed. This is done only before putting your son or daughter to bed for the first time. Does the cat want to stay in the cradle? Move it, it means it is in a “bad” place. And if you want a child, feed and pet someone else’s pregnant cat, then there will be many children and the birth will go well.
Cat sign language
As the cat Matroskin said from the cartoon “Three from Prostokvashino”: “Whiskers, paws and tail - these are my documents.” And this statement is not far from the truth. These cat body parts can tell their owner a lot. You can tell a cat's mood by its whiskers (whiskers). When they are lowered, it means that the cat is upset about something.
A cat takes a “milk step” with its paws when it is happy. This is how kittens stimulate the release of milk from the mother cat’s nipples. This action reminds her of moments of bliss, and the cat may “purr” with pleasure.
If a cat has a “pipe” tail, this means that it greets its owner.
To the main “cat documents” you can add a bunch of small, but very important certificates.
For example, a cat's dry nose indicates that she may be sick. Or just woke up. Some time after the cat wakes up, you can check the nose again; if it is wet, then everything is fine. A cat's nose is very sensitive to odors. Cats do not like the smell of alcohol, and history describes a case where a cat relieved itself on the head of a drunken owner, and, in the end, weaned him off drunkenness.
Cats are also sensitive to changes in atmospheric pressure. If a pet hides its nose, it means that there will be a cold snap soon. This can also be indicated by paws that are turned upside down. If the cat sleeps, stretched out to its full length, be warm.
When a cat washes itself and rubs its ears vigorously, it means it’s about to rain. Or there is a popular saying: “the cat rake in the guests.”
Cats have very sensitive hearing. They hear in the range from 55 Hz to 79 kHz (dogs - from 67 Hz to 44 kHz). The ability to hear ultrasound helps them hunt. This incredible sensitivity is enhanced by moving ears, and cats clearly know where the noise is coming from. It's no surprise that cats sit in front of front doors long before anyone rings the bell. This way they can greet the owner, or inform the owners that guests are coming.
Compared to cats, people are blind and deaf. But the idea that cats see in complete darkness is wrong.
Why do cats show their bellies?
Animals use body language to communicate their emotions and mood. The objects of the sent signals can be other animals, hunting victims and people. When a cat lies on its back, openly showing its belly, it means that it is in a calm, relaxed state. This position means that the cat completely trusts the people and other animals that are near it and feels safe around them. At this moment, the pet shows that it is not against playing and affection, but this does not mean that it is the belly that needs to be stroked. Most cats don't like to be touched. Biting and scratching are common reactions to attempts to touch the belly.
Cats may also adopt this posture when defending themselves, and this will be indicated by flattened ears and an angry hiss. If your cat is not spayed, she may exhibit this behavior during heat. In this case, it is better to leave her alone for a while.
Dialects of the cat language
Each cat can show its joy or dissatisfaction in its own way. But cat language definitely has its subtleties.
The same tail can say a lot: if a cat slowly shakes the tip of its tail, it means it is happy, an angry animal will beat its tail on the surface if it sees an enemy, while its ears will be pressed tightly back, and its body will be arched to visually appear larger . The mother cat will play with her tail with the kittens, imitating the game of cat and mouse.
Some cats will expose their tummy to be stroked. But most cats demonstrate their complete trust to their owner in this way, and will immediately dig their teeth and claws into the hand, as soon as their belly is touched. Moreover, they will add active actions with the hind legs. The latter makes them similar to representatives of the cat family from the wild. Leopards, for example, use the same technique to gut their prey.
By the way, a cat can bring a caught mouse to its owner. This is how she shows her owner her friendliness, considering him not a person, but a friend - a cat, or cat.
Cats can be very picky when it comes to food. Cats, like people, can be lactose (milk sugar) intolerant. Due to lactase deficiency, such cats do not digest milk (manifests in the form of diarrhea). Cats don't like frozen foods and won't eat anything they don't like.
They have a good memory. But after a delicious meal, cats lick their lips with pleasure. They also lick during stress, but this action looks completely different under stress.
The vocal abilities of cats are simply inimitable. They can meow, purr, purr, snort, growl and even howl or chirp, giving their voice almost a hundred different intonations. Cats can imitate the cries of a hungry child, and then these sounds are especially difficult to ignore. Particularly talkative cats can make sounds reminiscent of human speech.
For example, like in this cool video about a cat saying the word “mom”.
Cats can sit on our laps for hours, not because of money or any other self-interest, but simply out of boundless love.
They can lift our spirits with their playful behavior. That's what they are, these cats and cats.
Why don't cats like having their bellies stroked?
The stomach is a sensitive place in cats. The abdominal cavity contains vital organs that must be protected. The belly area is soft and fluffy, and it looks like your cat would enjoy being petted, but this is not the case at all. Stomach rubs make cats feel vulnerable. Even though the person does not intend to harm them with their actions, they interpret it as an attack.
Moreover, according to veterinarians, belly hair follicles are hypersensitive to touch, so petting can be overly stimulating.
Not all cats don't like having their belly rubbed. And to understand how a particular pet feels about this, you should slowly extend your hand to the stomach, assessing the reaction. If the cat tries to grab or scratch your hand, then you should not repeat such attempts. This is not a manifestation of aggression, but simply an instinctive reaction - you do not need to take it personally.
However, if a cat allows you to stroke its belly, this indicates that a deep trusting relationship has been established between it and its owner. This kind of relationship takes a lot of work.
Cats and weather
If a cat hides its nose, this means that the weather will soon change. It is possible that there will be a cold snap, since the animal always tries to keep its nose warm. Seeing such changes in the behavior of your pet, it is recommended to insulate yourself and prepare for a drop in ambient temperature. As a rule, such a forecast comes true within 2-3 days, and cats are rarely mistaken.
If we talk about weather conditions, then on the eve of a cold snap, a cat can hide in corners, while trying to find the warmest and most comfortable place in the house. When a beloved cat sleeps on its back, the meaning of this sign is the opposite. Most likely, it will become warmer sharply within 2-3 days, and a heat wave is possible.
When a cat scratches the door frame, the weather will be windy, so all “heart patients” are advised to stock up on medications for high blood pressure in advance. If the pet does not leave the battery, then severe frost will strike in the near future. This is valuable information for people who run their own farms. This is how the cat helps to run household affairs.
If a pet licks its tail, this sign predicts rain and thunderstorms. When he begins to thoroughly lick the fur on his head and paws, this indicates that warm and sunny weather is ahead. Based on such actions of his animal, the breeder will be able to plan his schedule several days in advance.
When the pet scratches behind the ear, the weather will change again, but this time heavy snow and a blizzard are expected. You should not leave the house, as the blizzard will linger outside for several days. On the other hand, this is an obvious warning of danger, which is important to take note of, but not ignore.
If a breeder clearly hears his cat sneezing, this is a sign of approaching rain. The animal senses increased humidity and changes in weather, so during the day it begins to sneeze heavily and frequently (not cough), involuntarily attracting attention to itself.
Such ancient clues are relevant and valuable in the modern world, although for several centuries they were valued much more highly. For example, experienced sailors, in order to monitor weather changes while sailing, always took a cat into the crew and fed it well. In addition, they believed that this animal brought good luck, so they would definitely return home alive. The wives of sailors also believed in such superstitions; moreover, they kept black cats in the house to be sure that their husband would return safe and sound.
The superstition about black cats scares many people walking down the street. In fact, such a superstition has several realistic meanings at once, and one of them is happiness and great luck if a black cat unexpectedly crossed the road. So don't panic.
Main reasons
Cats are independent and freedom-loving by nature. But some of them love affection and happily spend time with their owner, others tolerate being petted, but run away at the first opportunity, and still others cannot stand any encroachment on their person and are ready to scratch and bite at any touch.
This can be explained by character traits, because, like people, each animal has its own. A cat can be unsociable and unsociable simply due to its temperament, and nothing can be done about it. But often dislike for affection has its own reasons.
- Your kitten is still small and has difficulty sitting in one place. He is interested in all the sounds, smells and movements around him, but it is impossible to explore the world while sitting on his owner’s lap.
- The owner smells bad. Cats cannot stand the smell of spices, garlic, lemon, tobacco, perfume, and alcohol. You can look like a dandy and smell like a Bulgarian rose, and at the same time be unpleasant for a cat. He would like it better if you didn’t drink, didn’t smoke, ate bland, simple food, washed without soap, did laundry without detergent, and always wore the same clothes.
- Memory of past grievances. If the kitten grew up on the street and did not see affection, or was beaten by the previous owner, or you yourself once offended him, the cat will not trust you and go to your arms. Yes, cats are very vindictive.
- Fear of heights. When you pick up a cat, he is suspended above the floor, and this can be very frightening for him. Try holding it under the armpits with one hand, and holding the hind legs with the other so that they have support. This will help the animal feel more confident.
- Fear and nervousness. Cats are afraid of sharp and loud sounds, screams and swearing. If there are constant quarrels, shouting and fuss in the house, the cat cannot relax and allow itself to be stroked. Even if it wasn’t him who was being scolded.
- Inconvenient surface. It may simply be uncomfortable for a cat to sit on your lap, because this “seat” sways and moves, which does not contribute to relaxation.
- Physical discomfort. Stroking can cause discomfort and even pain in a cat if you stroke it mechanically, many times in the same place. Also, during stroking, static electricity is generated, and when too much of it accumulates, the animal may become nervous, hence the aggression.
