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To show the strong bond between humans and pets with care and sharing, you can give your cat a loving hug. As long as the cat is used to touch and doesn't mind when you get close, cuddling is an effective way to show affection for your pet.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Getting to Know Your Cat

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   Understand your cat's temperament. Before embracing, you need to understand their character. Not all cats like to be touched and can scratch or bite their owner if they are held too tightly. Make sure your cat likes to cuddle up before you give him a hug.
   • Spend time with your cat. Spend an hour or more around the cat. Pay attention to how they interact with you. Does the cat often nuzzle and show affection, rubbing his face at you? Or are they quite indifferent, wanting to sit near you but not like contact?
   • Sensitive cats often feel relaxed when lifted and allowed to be touched by humans. You can try hugging a more friendly cat, but for cats with a cold or timid personality, they may not like to cuddle very much.

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   Learn cat body language. Even cats with a friendly and affectionate temperament will suddenly attack if they feel threatened. Take the time to study your cat's body language to see when your cat is in a good mood.
   • When cats are happy, they show themselves out through their body. The ears are pointed forward, the pupil retracts and the eyes are half open, the tail is raised with the head arched, and the back arched with the feathers lying down. Your cat will also purr or purr or meow softly to show the excitement of seeing you.
   • Conversely, an aggressive or frightened cat will growl and cry out in low tones. They will dilate their pupils, fold their tails back and fore or sandwiched between their legs, and arch their back and raise the hair. Then you should not cuddle them during this time.

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   Observe the cat's reaction to the lift. Even friendly and easy-going cats can resist being picked up. Cats are independent animals and don't like the feeling of control. However, kittens that live with children are more likely to be puckered and will allow you to do this. If your cat doesn't like to hold her, he or she will hit or squirm to get out of your hand. You can still hug them in this case but you cannot hold them tightly. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Hug the Meo Hamlet

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   Hand washing. You will need to wash your hands before you cuddle or pet the cat. Make sure your hands are free from any irritants that might upset your cat.
   • Wash hands with water and rub with soap. You need to clean the area between the fingernail, under the fingernail, and the back of your hand. Wash with soap for about 20 seconds. You can sing "Happy Birthday" twice to wash your hands at the allotted time.
   • Rinse off the soap with water. Then use a towel to dry your hands.

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   Allow the cat to approach you. You should not sneak up on your cat. Also, do not disturb them while they are sleeping, playing, or eating. Let the cat come closer to it automatically. Sit in a room with your cat and wait until she wants to be noticed. When the cat approaches and starts purring and purring, you can give it a hug.

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   First, you should cuddle your cat. Do not hug right away. This can irritate them. Take a few minutes to cuddle your cat before you cuddle.
   • Caress the back, shoulders, under chin, and behind ears. Cats don't like touching their stomachs or sides, as these are vulnerable areas.
   • Talk to your cat in a calm, gentle tone to help her feel comfortable.

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   Hold your cat. Once the cat is calm and excited, you can give it a hug. Do this slowly and if the cat seems to be aggressive, stop.
   • Some cats may jump on their chest if you stand in front of them. In this case, keep low and wait to see if they rest their feet on your shoulders. Then, gently lift the cat to the chest by lifting its hind legs with one hand and keeping the back in place in the other hand.
   • Remember that not all cats like to be puffed. If the cat tries to resist, give it a hug by just wrapping your arm around the cat's body while it is sitting or lying beside it. Many children who do not like to be held like this hug.
   • Use cues that match the personality of each cat. However, most cats like to have you full body support when hugged. You should support the cat's hind legs. Keep one hand on their chest or back and the other hand on their hind legs.
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Part 3 of 3: Showing affection in another way

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   Groom your cat. Cats love this action. The grooming movement helps to keep the coat clean and free of mess. Also, they like the feeling of grooming as the comb can reach places the cat won't reach. Hard to reach areas such as the back of the neck or under the chin often need to be gently brushed to keep the coat neatly clean. You can buy a cat comb at a pet store.

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   Cuddle your cat. Most cats love to be cuddled. If they don't like cuddling, then you can stroke them every day to show you care.
   • Always let them come closer automatically. Your cat doesn't like to be disturbed while it is doing other activities. They will let you know they want to be cuddled by gently scratching their hands, rubbing their hairs, and jumping on your lap.
   • Pay attention to any spots the cat likes to be petted. Some cats have spots on the sides and stomach that they don't like to be touched. If the cat growls or dodges it, try to pet it elsewhere.

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   Play with your cat. Cats love to play, regardless of age. Most cats need 15 to 20 minutes of playtime a day.
   • Cats love toys that simulate prey in the wild. Some toys with fake fur will be a favorite cat item. You can attach a toy mouse to a rope or buy a toy bird with a fishing rod-like device so you can make the bird "fly."
   • Cats are generally quite active in the mornings, so play with them after waking up if possible.
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