When we talk to our dear friend, he sometimes shakes his head to try to tell us something. He may not want more caresses, or that he would like us to give him that can as soon as possible. How do you know?
From the first day you arrive home, it is highly recommended to be attentive to your body language as this way, little by little we will understand you. But to make it less complicated for us, I'm going to explain what does the cat tell us with its head.
Is tense
In moments of tension, such as when he is about to attack, he will raise his head and put his ears very straight. Your eyes will stare at your opponent, and your hair may be standing on end. Also, it will snort and growl.
If your cat has become like this, try to remove the source of your discomfort from him. For example, if it is a kitten that is bothering you, try to move it to another place by attracting its attention with a toy or with food. Never hold a tense cat in your arms, especially if it is an adult, because you will surely end up with more than one scratch.
Feel fear
The cat that feels threatened will have his head down, just like the rest of your body. He will also stare at his opponent, who he will snort and growl at with the aim of getting him to move away. That opponent can be another cat, dog, other furry, or person.
In these cases, what you have to do is give him an escape route, leaving an open door for him (without him being able to leave the house, but with the possibility that he can go to another room). In addition, the root problem must be solved: if it has been a person who has annoyed the cat, you should talk to her explaining that you have to treat him with respect; And if it has been a four-legged animal, you should try to make the same case to them and be with them so that both can get along.
Want / don't want pampering
A cat that wants attention and affection will touch you with its head; You can also hold her showing her neck for you to caress it. Also, if for a moment you stop touching him, he is able to give you small nibbles on your hand so that you continue to spoil him.
On the contrary, if he has already tired of being your center of attention, he will take his head off. If you continue, it will drift away.
Is greeting you
If he has just seen you and has gently tapped his head, he is saying hello. After that, he will most likely want to be caressed 😉.
Did you know what cats tell us with their heads?