While we’re positive you respect your cat on a daily basis, there is actually a special holiday to honor our cats. That means on this particular day, you should make sure to show your feline extra love. Whether it’s giving your kitty a few extra treats or a few extra pets, there are plenty of simple ways to respect your cat. However, while these are great ways to honor your cat, respecting your cat goes much further. You also have to know how to properly take care of them and how they’d like to be treated, handled, and held. Innocent things, such as feeding your cat too much food, holding your cat in a way that makes them feel unsafe, and even petting your cat in a way that annoys them, can come across as disrespectful to cats. Here are some tips that will improve your relationship with your cat so your they’ll truly know you respect them on Respect Your Cat Day.
1. Pet Your Cat The Right Way – research says that cats like it best when you pet their head and neck region, while it is best to stay away from their belly.
2. Learn How To Hold A Cat – The right way to hold a cat may seem fairly obvious, however, the more of a cat’s body is touching you, the more comfortable they will feel. It’s best to keep them close to your body so they feel more secure.
3. Maintain Your Cat’s Coat – Brushing is a significant part of owning a cat. It keeps their coat healthy, thus helping to keep your cat healthy overall.
4. Make Sure Your Cat Isn’t Bored – Cats need attention just like any other pet. If you are busy throughout the day, there are some great toys that can keep your cat’s attention without you having to give it to them 24/7.
5. Understand Cat Body Language – Part of respecting your cat is knowing how to understand your cat’s body language. Knowing what basic body movements mean can improve your relationship with them. For example, knowing the difference between aggression and fear is very important.
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