How Cats Communicate With You

Like all other domesticated creatures, cats were once seen to be nothing more than an aid to man in one way or another. In the case of cats, they were seen as a natural predator to rats and other kinds of pests, making it easier for people to get rid of the latter living in their homes. While man’s view of cats did change later on, such as being held as a symbol of royalty and good fortune in some cultures and as elements of witchcraft and bearers of misfortune in others, the fact is that cats were seen more as things that served man’s purpose rather than actual sentient beings.

• Blinking. Cats will sometimes look at their owners in the eyes and blink both eyes at them. This is their way of kissing (you didn’t actually expect that they’d lick you in the face like dogs would?). You can do this to your cat too, and they consider it as a sign of affection.
• Nose rubbing. Cats also have a different way of kissing – pressing their nose against yours or some other part of your face. But this method of showing affecting has a deeper meaning than just saying that it likes you. It could be that it missed you or it is showing some form of concern.
• Recognising family. All species of cats place their tails around their families as a sign of togetherness. If a cat puts its tail on a human being, that person is family to the pet. Cats also paw at individuals who they consider as parents.
• Back turning. This only means that your cat is mad or you’ve done something to upset it.
• Chewing. When a cat is licking or chewing and there’s nothing on its mouth, it means it’s hungry.
• Meows and purrs. Soft meows mean a nice hello, but as the volume and intensity grows they become more distressing and serious. Purrs are more difficult to understand, because they can occur both when the cat is happy or sad.

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