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Many people think that cats are haughty and aloof creatures who prefer solitude. However, this is not always true.
Many people think that cats are haughty and aloof creatures who prefer solitude. However, this is not always true. Some felines may prefer to stay alone but there are many who seek out groups and human contact. The genes of the father often determine cat social behaviour. So, whether they grow up to be bold or timid, friendly or aggressive can, thus, be hereditary. However, if our furry friends receive human attention and handling when they are 2 to 7 weeks old, they may grow up to be more friendly, affectionate, and less aggressive.
While felines may not be as effusive as dogs, they have their own unique ways of exhibiting affection. For example, if you are wondering, why my cat keeps meowing and rubbing against everything? It is a friendly gesture. A cat licking hands, curling up against you, and purring at you also shows that you are dear to them and they need your attention.
Here are some tips on how to socialise with feline furries.
If you are a cat parent, you won’t want your furry little munchkin to fight with other animals or be aggressive towards other people, especially children. You need to train your fur babies at the kitten stage to avoid such unnecessary aggression. Kittens are very impressionable and the social inputs they receive determine their personality. If you introduce your kitten to other animals or children or have frequent visitors who shower the kitty with affection, they will grow up friendly. If they do not meet other people or animals like kittens, they will be wary of strangers as they grow up.
One easy way to ensure that your furball meets many people and socialises even if you lead a solitary life is to take them out for walks, frequent grooming sessions, or regular check-ups at the vet's clinic. This shall mean that your kitty meets other people and animals and interacts with them very early in their lifespan. Thus, you provide them with opportunities for happy, stress-free socialisation. They get used to playing with others and being touched, thereby growing into a friendly, playful cat. If you have an aggressive cat, you have to be very patient with them and gently help them to get accustomed to people and other animals on their own terms.
A shy cat will flee, hide, or cower upon meeting strangers or other animals. The best way to socialise with them is to help them feel safe and secure. You can do the following
Taking these steps will help your shy cat become friendlier and more confident. You may then socialise with them by playing using small toys, or rewarding them with treats when they approach you, building up to where they will get used to you stroking and petting them.
Cats like to play and a friendly, playful cat is a cat parent’s dream until they get the zoomies and start running around at full speed, toppling things over, or start playful fighting with resident pets that soon turns into a full-fledged feud! If you have such a playful little munchkin at home, you may follow these steps to socialise with them.
If your kitty is particularly timid or scared, it may be hereditary or it may be a sign of some bad experience or trauma in the past. These furballs require extra love, care, and attention. Here are some ways in which you can help your scared little feline friend.
First, you have to understand what is causing such aggressive behaviour in your feline friend. Some triggers may be temporary and manageable while others may be a bit trickier. Here are some tips on how to socialise with an aggressive cat.
Getting kittens socialised is a very good start. You may also try to take cats out for walks, to the park, to grooming sessions, or to regular vet check-ups where they can meet other animals and humans in order to make a cat social.
Be patient with your furry little munchkin and give them the freedom to approach strangers on their own terms. Never push it! Always ensure gentle and positive experiences with strangers to ensure comfortable and easy cat social behaviour.
You have to be patient with your kitty. Create hiding spaces where they can retreat when they feel stressed. Allow them to approach people rather than the other way around. Encourage positive experiences with other people through treat rewards.
Remember that aggression may stem from traumatic experiences of the past. Be extremely kind and gentle towards your fur baby and ensure positive experiences with strangers to mitigate the effects of poor past experiences. Avoid over grooming in cats and consult a vet for expert advice.