Signs of Cats Looking for Attention

Pet Cat Lovers definitely knows that pet cat has a sweet charm and likes to show off their confusing behavior, but it’s interesting because its funny behavior is an expression of their love.

Here are five funny cat’s behavior that are signs of cats looking for attention to their owner.

1. Pet cat likes to rub their back to your face

Don’t let your pet get dirty, because they may suddenly rub their back to your face. Friendly pet cat does like to rub their backs together or sniff each other out. 

When they do this. they really got to know each other scent. This is what they do before they agreed to be friends. So, when pet cats do the same to humans, it means they are re-confirming their bond with you. 

2. Pet cat always urinate everywhere

Many people assumes that, when a pet cat urinate everywhere it means that it wants to mark its territory. This is not always true. It turns out that pet cat feels anxious when there’s a new object around them or when they are in a new place. To reduce their anxiety, pet cat will eventually put their scent into a new object with their urine. Sure it smells very bad, but that is how pet cat stay safe in their environment. If you think that your cat urination is out of the ordinary, it could be reason for your cat to see the vet.

3. Pet cat stretch their legs for you

Pet cats consider their owner is lucky if they let you see them in a position where their legs are stretched. If a pet cat starts to stretch their legs for you, they are letting you know that they trust you that you wouldn’t hurt them.

4. Pet cat often sits on your beloved belongings

Pet cats loves to position themselves on top of things that got extra attention from its owner. That’s because they considered your belongings as their rivals to get your affection. Pet cats does likes to positioned themselves on top of things that gets a lot of attention from their owners. That’s because they considered your belongings as rival to get your attention and affection. So don’t be surprised when they’re on top of your belongings to remind you that they must be your top priority. There’s also another alternative that you can consider for your cat, go check our article on minimalist cat house designs for your beloved furrball!

5. Pet cats likes to knead you as if you are a cake dough

Kittens tend to knead their mother when they are feeding from her, because it stimulates the milk’s flow. So pet cats associated this behavior as affection.They think that if they did it to you too, then you would love them more, and that is how the look for attention as if they were looking for their kittens. If this still doesn’t make you feel sure of your cat’s happiness around you, be sure to check our article on signs of happy and healthy cats.

6. Purring

Don’t be afraid if your pet cat purrs loudly when they are around you. This is precisely a sign that the cat feel calm and relaxed around us. While sometimes closing their eyes, they also likes to purr loudly if the situation around them is relaxing, especially if we are beside them. In this case, even tigers and lions has the same habit if they feel calm and relaxed with some things or situations around them.

7. Meowing

Contrary to fellow cats that use marking for socialize, pet cats only meow at humans. It means that your cat is hungry and wants your attention. When pet cats meow, we should respond by petting them gently and feed them.

8. Scratching

Cats who likes to scratch at numerous things is another signs of cats looking for attention. Cats that likes to scratch at walls and chairs usually are very annoying because it causes damage to household items. This behavior is for sharping their claws so they may strongly grip their preys. Well, there’s a way to keep your household items safe from their scratching.

Cats who likes to scratch at walls and chairs usually are very annoying because it causes damage to household items. This behavior is for sharping their claws so they may strongly grip their preys. Well, there’s a way to keep your household items safe from their scratching.

Don’t let your cats to get used to sharpen their claws on household items. If needed, give your cat broken sofas or other unused items for your cat to sharpen their claws. If you have the time and creativity, you could also make some easy DIY cat toys for your playful buddy!

9. Showing off preys

For house cats, catching preys is a rare occasion. Pet cats could easily bite off to kill their prey, but they don’t do this thing. They want to play and enjoy the moment where they obtained their prey. For mother cats, it’s common that they don’t kill their prey on the spot, they would bring it alive to share the “happiness” with their kittens.

10. Staring

Have you ever been stared deeply and glaring by your pet cats? Or they suddenly slow-blinked at you? Be calm. They are not asking for food or having a fever or any other bad things. Eye contact or direct staring of pet cats to their owner indicates that their are trying to communicate with you. According to experts, this stares is the equivalent of a kiss and signs that they trust you as their owner. Isn’t that sweet?

11. Keep following

It’s clear for this one. Every cats owner must have experience a time when they are followed wherever they go, especially on their homes. If pet cats already loves their owner, they would prefer to be on their owner’s side. So when you happened to be at home and your cat follows you wherever you go, it means that it’s trying to look for your attention. Sometimes pet cats deliberately tries to trip you when walking just to get your attention while you’re busy cleaning the house. If you think that your cat is following you around because it wants to play, go check our article on fun games for your cats to play at home with you!

12. Moving Tail

Pet cats’ tail are not just for decorative purpose. Rather, their tails also indicates what they are feeling at the moment. Upright standing and a bit bended tails means your cat is happy to be around you and wants to play. Or it might also means that it feels threatened.

Now then, don’t forget to look closely at your pet so you may notice the signs of cats looking for attention. Hopefully this would be useful. Be sure to check or article too on understanding the three basic behaviors of your cat. understand  See you on the next article!