Cats have a reputation for being detached and surly; However, this myth is far from reality, as these little cats forge very strong ties with their Karen, to the point of considering them their mothers. Do you want to know if your cat thinks you are its mother?
Signs that your cat thinks you are his mom
An investigation carried out at the University of Oregon (USA) and published in Current Biology, revealed that most cats could have an attachment to their owners similar to that of babies with their parents.
- It follows you around the house, and yes… even to the bathroom.
- Look for your company so that you pamper him, pamper him and pamper him.
- He loves sleeping in your bed, and snuggles up next to you every night to watch over your sleep.
- He loves to talk to you, even if you don’t understand it, your kitty loves to meow to get your attention and he even purrs at you, these are forms of communication approved by experts in animal behavior.
- He grooms you, that is, he likes to lick you and give you little bites. It is a way of showing you how much she loves you.
- He rubs with you, it’s a way of marking you as his, as well as making sure you smell like him or her.
- He likes to love you, and this behavior is another way of marking you as his property and making sure that he tells you that he cares.
- He also lies on his back and shows you his belly for you to caress. You should take into account that this position is the most vulnerable for a cat, so it also means that it trusts you a lot.
- He looks into your eyes and blinks very slowly, it means that he is saying “I love you” and that he trusts you.
- Share your routine, for example, he knows when you will go to sleep, so he is also preparing to go to bed with you.
- He likes to sit on your lap or next to you to relax and be by your side.
- play with you
- He brings you gifts, like some dead prey or garbage.
Does your cat think you are his mom?