An animal expert shares four ways to get your cat to actually like you: give them space, improve their environment, ensure their well-being, and monitor their health. Simple moves that work.
If you've adopted a feline, you're probably having a hard time winning their affection. It could also be that you've been together for a long time and they used to be very affectionate. However, now their attitude has changed. If that's the case, don't miss this video from an animal expert in which we tell you how to make your cat love you. Let's get first, give them space and time. When a cat comes into our home, we're eager to pamper them. However, if we want the relationship to start off on the right foot, we must hold back. Felines need time and space to adapt to us. They need to get used to our presence and lose their fear of us. That's why we should never force them to be petted or to climb on top of us. To win your cat's love, you must create an atmosphere of security and trust. Try enticing them with treats or games and wait for them to come willingly. Whenever you want to pet them, they will come closer, smell you, and rub their body against your legs or arms. Only then will you be allowed to touch them. 2. Improve their environment. One of the main causes of behavioral changes in cats is anxiety. Indoor cats can be just as happy as outdoor cats, but they sometimes suffer from stress because they can't satisfy their basic instincts such as hunting, climbing and scratching. When this happens, their personality changes and they may even attack us. Therefore, if you want your cat to be happy and cuddly, you must stimulate their instincts and intelligence by improving their environment. You can start by buying them a scratching post if you don't already have one. Felines need to scratch to care for their nails, mark their territory and relieve stress. You should also provide them with platforms and hiding places. As cats love to watch their prey from high places and hide in dark places. It is also advisable to offer them toys of all kinds. Hunting and stalking toys, such as fishing rods, stimulate their instinct to chase and climb. Intelligence toys, which are toys in which food is hidden, encourage them to use their intelligence to get it. Finally, social interaction games will improve their bond with you if you use them at least twice a day. Discover other ways to improve their environmental enrichment in the video we have included in the card. 3. Ensure their well being. You must make sure that their basic needs are met. An inadequate diet can trigger health and behavioral problems. For this reason, we must give them quality food appropriate to their species and age. They should also always have clean, separate water available. When it comes to their hygiene, the most important thing is taking care of their hair. We must brush it daily and give them mole once a week to help them expel any hairballs. It is also important to clean their ears when they are dirty, brush their teeth every day and cut their nails when they are long. Remember that cats do not need to be bathed except those that do not have hair. On the other hand, you must make sure that your feline has a stable, uncovered, good sized litter box with adequate and very clean substrate. This should be located in a quiet place and away from the food and water bowl. Finally, your cat also needs a padded cod or igloo to rest in. Keep in mind that felines love heights and raised surfaces. 4. Monitor their health Even if they live indoors, cats are exposed to infectious diseases that can cause changes in their behavior. For this reason, it is important that they are vaccinated and dewormed. In addition, we must remain alert to any symptoms of illness and go to the vet for routine check ups. If you think your cat has everything it needs and does not show you affection, it may have a health problem. To rule this out, we recommend that you consult a vet. Only a professional can help you solve this problem. Finally, do not miss the video that we have left here next to you in which we give you other tips to improve the bond with your cat. Tell us, do you meet all these requirements when it comes to caring for your feline? Until next time, experts.
