Cats, despite the fact that they have been living close to humans for a long time, are still not fully domesticated. We have prepared for you a list of 10 things your cat hates.
10. When photographed
Of course, the owner of the cat wants to capture his treasure from various angles. But the cat is likely to be against it. First, she doesn't like the sound of the shutter. A sharp click can scare the pet. Secondly, the animal is afraid of a flash. The cat's retina is very sensitive. Bright light is unpleasant for the eyes. It is enough to photograph the beast a couple of times and the next time the cat sees the camera, it will run away from you. If you take pictures of her without a flash and sound, but she is still against it, then she does not like your obsession. You stop her from doing her own business, and at the same time wave to her some strange thing.
9. When held as a child
Some cats are quite friendly towards their owners. They allow them to stroke and caress themselves, sit on their knees. There are even those who themselves ask for their hands. But in no case do not have to keep the cat as a child. She hates such a pose. In it, the cat feels defenseless. Take the cat in your arms as follows: with one hand, support it under the stomach, and with the other, grab the hind legs and body. Then the animal will sit on one hand, and the second you will hold it.
8. When trying to give medicine
Even people don’t like taking medicine, let alone animals. Moreover, they do not understand why the owner is trying to feed them some nasty things. Perhaps the cat thinks you want to poison it. But one way or another, the medicine must be given. For an animal, this is a lot of stress, an unpleasant taste, plus violence from a person. To avoid this, it is worth learning to give the medicine correctly. You can consult a veterinarian, you can watch a video on the Internet. The main thing in this process is calm. Do not yell at the cat if she resists. Do not grab her roughly, open your mouth by force and even more so beat. After the medicine is eaten, praise the cat, calm, stroke.
7. When they look straight into her eyes
Many people know that cats do not tolerate a direct look from one eye to another. But few people know why. There are two points of view. Scientists substantiate this by the fact that cats and humans have different eye structures. A cat does not need to focus on it in order to make out an object. She already sees everything perfectly, unlike a person. Therefore, she does not understand why they look at her like that, and her reaction may be inadequate. Another explanation of why cats do not like to be looked into their eyes is a protective reflex. In nature, cats face danger when faced with danger. Once you look away, an attack will follow. So the domestic cats look at each other for a long time and without blinking. Therefore, do not provoke your cat to attack, do not look her directly in the eye.
6. When mew in response to her
Between themselves, cats communicate by no means meowing. This sound was invented specifically for people. Meowing, the animal seems to be talking about what it needs. Perhaps the cat does not have food, water, it's time to change the filler in the toilet. It can also signal if something hurts. But the cat does not expect that you will begin to meow her back. She will perceive your meow as a signal, drawing her attention to something. She will understand it this way: “A man wants to get something from me. But what? ” The cat will never be able to figure out what you want from her. It can make her angry.
5. When she is dressed
Some cat owners love to dress them in different outfits. They buy them special "cat clothes" or even sew themselves. But the cat does not share their delight. She will be unhappy even in the process of dressing. Even if you manage to pull a sweater or dress on her, she will try to remove the interfering thing. Animals cannot stand when something rubs on their coat. They do not need clothes. It prevents full movement, causes discomfort. If this does not bother you, and you still want to dress up your pet, make sure that the clothes do not hamper the movement. But do not forget: by such actions you incur the anger of your darling.
4. When trying to wash
If you throw a cat into the river, it will float. Yes, the animal is not afraid of water at all, but of water procedures. Bathing a cat, you impose it on it. She will perceive bathing as violence against herself. This animal is very freedom-loving, and will by all means try to break out. In addition, they do not tolerate soaps, gels, which loving owners generously add to the water. For the pet, it’s not a pity. And if they are also watered from a shower or a bucket, then the cat will definitely be furious. Water jets feel like blows. For her, this is a signal to escape. In addition, washing leads to hypothermia of the skin. The cat dries for a long time, and the wool serves as a heat insulator for it.
3. When milk is fed
It has long been customary to treat pets with milk. Most people are still confident that cats are crazy about this treat. Many cats have lactose intolerance. They are not able to digest sugar, which is in milk. This leads to problems with the digestive system of the animal. There is a risk of diarrhea, abdominal pain. This can last up to 10 hours. But if you pour milk to the cat, she is unlikely to refuse it. Therefore, do not risk the health of the pet. You must follow his proper nutrition.
2. When ignored
If the owners ignore the animal, it will most likely begin to attract attention in not very pleasant ways. A puddle in the living room on the carpet, a scratched door, an overturned flower. This is not all that a cat is capable of in order to attract attention. Do not ignore the pet. The cat needs water, food and a clean tray. Give her that. In addition, the animal, despite its freedom-loving nature, needs communication and affection. But do not overdo it, the excess attention to cats is also not to their liking. Everything is simple here: when the cat asks for attention, give her at least a couple of minutes. But if the cat is sleeping or busy with other things, do not meddle with it with hugs and caresses.
1. When she gets a girlfriend
Owners of cats often worry that when they are at work, the pet experiences loneliness and sadness. Many decide to have a girlfriend for their cat. But these are territorial animals. Your cat will perceive an outsider on its territory as an opponent. Cats will have to fight each other for food, toys, your attention, even if all this is in excess. If you decide to get a second animal, remember: cats can not stand the competition and you have to wait a long time when they become friends.
Now you know what your cat doesn’t like. Follow these rules, and then your furry pet will feel next to you even more comfortable.