Cats are much more autonomous than dogs and other pets, so many cats are not very autonomous. Likes to be in close contact with pet owners. However, with the cute appearance of cats, many pet owners can't hold back their love. They want to be more intimate with their cats. Now I will introduce some simple methods to help pet owners and their cats achieve more intimate contact. .

1. Understand the nature and habits of cats

1. Traits of cats

As cats, cats naturally possess the characteristics of cats. They are dangerous, alert, sensitive, carnivorous beasts. Compared with other species that have been domesticated by humans for a long time, cats remain more wild.

When cats are in bondage When encountering a situation where danger cannot be escaped, it becomes very uneasy.

2. Tight muscles all over the body

It is very easy for cat owners to find that when they pick up a cat they are not familiar with, the cat will have tense muscles all over the body, and the eyes will be tight. It is full of vigilance, and if there is a slight disturbance, it will break free and flee.

3. Whispering as a warning

A cat with a bad temper will roar as a warning first, and will directly hurt people when it is urgent. Only when your cat completely trusts himself, will his whole body be soft and relaxed when he is picked up.

4. Control the posture and strength

The posture and strength when hugging the cat should be mastered. Sometimes holding the cat in the wrong position or with too much force may cause damage to certain parts of the cat's body, or even cause the cat to run away from home.

2. Correctly pick up the pet cat method

1. Let the cat take the initiative to approach

Be careful when approaching the cat, do not suddenly Reach out to grab it or startle it roughly. It's best to let your cat approach you. Gently stroke it first, and let it get used to it before picking it up.

2. Chest and back support

When hugging the cat, place one hand on the cat's chest, and hold the back of its body with the other hand to keep its chest stable leaning against your palm. Then gently pick up the cat and slowly approach your chest. At this time, you should pay attention to supporting the back of the cat's body.

3. Three ways to hold the cat

(1) The hands are in a cradle shape;

(2) Hold it in your arms; put the cat's paw in the crook of your arm.

(3) Put it on the owner's shoulder; put the cat's paw on your shoulder and hold up the back of the cat's body.

4. Don't like to be held for too long

Most cats are happy to be held in their arms, but they need to be comfortable. But usually cats don't like being held for too long. If you pet the cat while holding the cat, you can relieve the cat's guard and make it relaxed.

Once the cat starts resisting, put it down. If you hold the cat forcibly, you will be scratched or bitten by it.

3. Pay attention to the posture of holding the cat in the house

1. Provide safety and comfort

Most cats like to be held in the arms, provided that the owner holds it posture is correct. Cats must feel comfortable and safe to enjoy being picked up. Otherwise it is easy to twist or resist.

2. Support the body at any time

If the method of picking up the cat is not correct, hold the cat's front legs with your hands, while the rest of the cat's body hangs upside down in the air, be patient Sexual cats will wag their tails to show displeasure, while less docile cats may struggle or even bite in order to escape.

3. The cat's chest is fragile

It is very important to have the correct posture and strength when grasping the kitten. Because the ribcage of kittens is very fragile, it is very easy to bruise. There is also a need for special care when picking up sick cats and frail cats.

Fourth, master the timing of hugging the baby cat

1. Warm each other in cold weather

Try to do it when the weather is cold, and do not spend long hours in the hot summer. Time to hold the cat, because the weather is hot and bound, the cat will not be comfortable, so when the weather is cool, the cat will be more willing to keep warm together.

2. Drowsiness is at your mercy

Do it when the cat wants to sleep, not when it is full of energy. The reason is very simple, when the cat is energetic, it will not want to be held by you obediently.

3. The low point rises slowly

For some cats with acrophobia, it is best to sit on the ground or on the bed, and do not let the cat feel the effect of height. fear. After the training is successful, gradually increase the height, so that the cat can unknowingly eliminate the insecurity caused by the height.

4. Fall in love with sleeping people's leg nests

If you want cats to like to be in contact with pet owners, you must form a habit. When your cat sleeps on your lap, you can't put it down after a while, but make sure it sleeps for a certain amount of time, such as 30 minutes or more. When he feels more comfortable sleeping on his legs, he will like your legs more than the cat's bed.