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- Why do cats prefer a person? What factors influence?
- How do I know if my cat likes me?
- When a cat chooses you...
As with humans, cats have preferences regarding their social relationships. Therefore, it is not surprising that they have one or more people as "favorites". But is this really true? Do cats prefer one person over others? Or is it just a myth?
At PeritoAnimal we decided to review some of the scientific studies of feline ethology best known to discover because cats like some people. Keep reading, you will definitely be surprised.
Why do cats prefer a person? What factors influence?
You kittens, especially those who are in the middle of the socialization stage, still do not have the feeling of fear, which allows them to socialize with all kinds of animals and people. If to this fact we add the loss of the maternal figure and the separation from the siblings, it is very likely that the cat will look for a new support figure in his new home, which he uses as a reference.
At interactions having the kitten during the socialization process also explain this selective behavior: cats that have been manipulated by several unknown people are less afraid, but also have a greater tendency to suffer from stress, to show little social behavior and lack of play behavior. . However, kittens that only interacted with one person or a few people in their puppy stage tend to be more skittish but have a more positive social behavior with those they know and have frequent play behaviors.[1]
It is important to emphasize that the cat's quality of life and behavior are directly influenced by tutor characteristics[2], such as gender, age and care provided. Therefore, it is not surprising that tutors who devote more time to a cat are the ideal candidates to be his supportive reference.
It is also important to mention that the cat's own character is influenced by genetics, fears and learning and may even be unconscious. Whereby not all cats create a special bond with a single person.
How do I know if my cat likes me?
There are many signs that your cat loves you: kneading, purring, licking or sleeping with you are some of them, but there are many more. Inclusive to soft bites they can be a way of expressing affection, even though it seems unpleasant to us.
For you to know if you are your cat's favorite person, you must analyze your relationship with him and the one he maintains with other people, only in this way will he know if the displays of affection and calls for attention are exclusive to you or to anyone who lives with him. But remember, even if you're not his favorite person (or he doesn't have any) that doesn't mean he doesn't love you.
When a cat chooses you...
Obviously, a cat's distinctive signs of affection indicate that he wants us. However, when he chooses us, he starts to foster a closest link with us. No wonder he dares to smell our mouth, sleep in our head, climb on top of us, touch our face with his paws or sleep on top of us. These are very personal and close behaviors that without any doubt indicate that we are his favorite person.
