#cat tips

[atypicalattractions]

Pro tip: if you have an energetic cat who eats kibble or hard treats, slide the pieces across the floor one at a time and let them chase after it.

Every cat I’ve done this with absolutely loves the game and it’s good exercise.

(You can also do this with dogs.)

[spikegeist]

PRO TIP:

When cats' pupils dilate, that means friendly fire is enabled.

[chimerarachnid]

How to Make a Cat Like You

Sit down. Lower your stature, physically and energetically. Become unthreatening, unimposing.

Let them come to you.

Make an offering. Something scented with you: a pair of glasses, a scarf, a book. Not your body. Not yet.

Make another offering. Extend a limp hand. A single finger. Invite the Michelangelo moment—let them choose contact. If they boop your hand with their nose or cheek, consider that a “yes.”

Let them pet you first. If they rub their face against your hand, you’ve been invited in. Start gently: around the cheeks, behind the ears, along the head.

Read the room. If you pet down their back, watch their body language. Listen.

Be their Santa Claus. If you're visiting someone with a cat, collaborate. Ask them to withhold a favorite treat or toy for a day or two. You get to be the one who delivers joy.

Consent and enthusiasm are key. A cat’s trust is given, not taken. Don’t reward indifference with persistence.

Always leave them wanting more. Quit while the vibe is good. Avoid overstimulation. Build a reputation for being safe and worthy of trust.

Remember: Cat Territorial Security. Cats are guardians of their space. Don’t enter it like you own it. Enter like you’re grateful to be allowed.

[offdutybimbo]

I'm getting a kitten next week!! What are some of your best tips? I did ALL the wrong things last time

[girlmao]

When introducing new cats to each other is it normal for them to still hiss whenever they see each other like weeks later or is there something I could be doing better?

[respocked]

things that are fine to touch a cat's paws:

dirt

fresh paint

water with detergent

bleach

literal shit

things that cannot under any circumstance touch a cat's paws and it in fact really really hurts badly if they do so and it feels like theyre literally being murdered so bad:

slightly moist towel

[alpiinee]

My grandparents and I found a kitten in their boat a few days ago. We got him out and blocked any way for him to get back into the haul.

Named him Ash (I THINK hes a boy but I'm not positive yet), super clean kitten very sweet but timid and cautious. The only problem is we can't keep Ash out of the two cars. He's gotten into my grandfather's truck twice now and we don't know how to keep him out. I tried making other dark cozy places for him to hide but he continues to resort to under/in the vehicles. Is there anything we can do? Please reblog we love this little fella already and we'd hate for him to get cooked edit: I tried sprinkling cayenne pepper around and under the cars to deter him but hes still going under when spooked