1. Chat

How Cats Say "I Love You"

In the News

I am a dog owner , i also owned cats too in the past , and i know if you yawn in front of your dog , or feign a yawn you are giving them a sign of affection

You sometimes see them yawn back at you

It is slightly different with cats , blinking at them is apparently the way to show them affection, and if they return the blink then they are showing it to you

But you have to be careful with cats , dont stare at them without blinking, that is a sign of aggression , this also applies to dogs

Just be careful you don't mix the two up, yawning at the cat and blinking at the dog, who knows what they will do

Image

www.huffpost.com/entry/cat-love-human-slow-blink_l_6644f5c9e4b0411bd6ffaaf5

telmel
7 months ago
What do you think of this?+20 points
Advertisement
MelissaLee1

I rub heads and scratch behind the ears and under the chin as well.

Like
Reply1
telmel

MelissaLee1 you know how to spoil them m

Like
Reply1
martinlufc5637

Not a cat lover to be honest, we've had cats my other half loves them, they always attacked me lol

Like
Reply1
telmel

martinlufc5637 They can be unpredictable M

Like
Reply
martinlufc5637

telmel all the cats we've had all turned out to be Psychos lol, last one we had kept bringing dead birds home and put them behind the TV cabinet

Like
Reply1
Jerseydrew

Mine rub noses. One puts his paws on me if I sit next to him. His sister snuggles into me. She only does that with me.

Like
Reply1
MrsCraig

I just assumed our dog was tired when she yawned at us. I grew up with cats, can't say they ever blinked at us. Rubbing against us and sitting on our laps were more open signs of affection.

Like
Reply1
EmmaWright762

I agree with you in most part but there are so many ways love can be shown between cat, dogs and their humans. For example if a cat give you a gentle-ish bite it is actually a sign of affection. Blinking by cats is a way of letting you know everything in the immediate environment is safe. If you notice a cat outside with it's eye's wide open it is letting other animals know of danger. This works by light reflecting off of their eyes and is easier for others to spot from a distance. If a cat brings you a mouse of bird from the garden it is a sign of respect as it's bringing you food not trying to disgust you. Alternatively you might think this is a load of old humbug and your beloved pet is a bit of a so and so lol.

Like
Reply1
telmel

EmmaWright762 Thats interesting about the light deflecting off the eyeballs as a warning to other cats E, i never knew that

Like
Reply1
EmmaWright762
Like
Reply1
telmel

EmmaWright762 Yes cats can be quite bohemian E , 😀

Like
Reply
eyeballkerry

I have two older cats and the blinking is true of them both. One of my cats had kittens five weeks ago. All different personalities already.

Like
Reply1
EmmaWright762
Like
Reply2
BonzoBanana

I've had experience of lots of different cats and their personalities vary a lot in how they behave and show affection. My current cat Conker is not too pleased with me as he has had his teeth done and I have to give him a tablet twice a day for five days so not getting much affection at the moment from him. I'm getting very disapproving looks.

Like
Reply1
One of the UK's largest deal hunting communities

Join for free to get genuine deals, money saving advice and help from our friendly community

Tom Church
Co-Founder &
Chief Bargain Hunter
Tom Church, Co-Founder
Want deals & discounts automatically?
+100 bonus points!
Latest Deals Browser Extension
Latest Deals Mobile App
  • Download our app
  • 1,000+ new deals every day
  • Earn free Amazon vouchers
  • Daily deal alerts - never miss the best offers!
  • Download the Latest Deals iOS AppDownload the Latest Deals Android App
Latest Deals
Disclaimer

The content on Latest Deals is a combination of information submitted by members of the public and the Latest Deals team. Whilst we make every effort to try and ensure genuine, accurate content we cannot guarantee it. Please always carry out your own due diligence and double check the details of an offer on the retailer's own website.

How this site works
  • To cover the site's running costs, Latest Deals uses affiliate links.
  • If you click on a link to an external website and make a purchase, Latest Deals may earn a commission.
  • We allow deals to be shared on Latest Deals irrelevant of whether or not they generate us money. Our #1 concern is helping you save money.
  • If you have any questions about how the site works, drop us a message. We're always happy to help.
Copyright © 2024 Latest Deals Limited
Registered in England and Wales. Company number 10286141. 124 City Road, London, England, EC1V 2NX