What is a cat willing to do to get your attention?

When a cat needs your attention, she will overcome all obstacles to get it. And despite the fact that your pet has its own unique character, all cats require attention in a similar way. Signs of attracting attention are familiar to all cat lovers: for example, she lies on her back, as if inviting you to stroke her tummy, or gently moves her paws, releasing her claws, when she sits in your hands.

And if that doesn’t work, your pet is sure to have at least seven more classic tricks to get your attention:

1. Meow.

This is the main way cats communicate. The timbre and tone of the sounds made by the cat changes depending on what she wants to “say”. If you are busy with household chores and do not pay attention to your pet, she will start with a quiet but persistent meow, similar to the cry of a newborn baby. She will then move on to a loud, hoarse screech that will make you run towards her, such as into the next room. And there you will find her sitting with the most innocent expression on her face, which seems to tell you: “Who, me ??”.

2. Long stare.

Sometimes, to capture your attention, a cat just needs to stare at you with delightful wide eyes. It’s like a silent spell: “You will do what I want!” Although this is an indirect technique, you still cannot ignore this deep gaze. You will drop everything and turn all your attention to the cat.

3. Lies on your laptop.

Another common and effective way is to lie down on your laptop (tablet, book, newspaper, magazine, dinner plate, etc.). In this way, your persistent purr asks for attention and reminds you that she is the most important being in your life. You may think that the cat is lying on the computer because it is warm, but in fact, in this way she shows you that she is more important than all these inanimate objects. “Why look into this iron box when you can admire me?” You got it, honey! But you can use the weapon of the “enemy” by turning on the video with squirrels or birds on the laptop screen – your cat will immediately forget that he just wanted your attention.

4. Waiting for the owner near the door.

If a cat is in your house recently, then you may mistakenly believe that in order to be in peace and quiet, you just need to close the bedroom or office door behind you. Nothing like this. Your cat will scratch and meow until you open it. She can do this for hours – eventually your patience will run out. Some cats run down the hallway and then take a run at the closed door, so it’s best not to close it at all. This will help to avoid not only injuries to the animal, but also scratches on the door.

5. Drops things off the table.

Is it worth throwing the TV remote off the table if the owner does not see it? Your furry pet will only use this trick if you are nearby. And if you are not around, then there is no need to do this. Smart cats determine where the valuable thing for the owner lies, and begin to slowly but persistently push it to the edge of the table, dresser or shelf, leaving you enough time to run up and catch the “jewel” before it falls. If you are focused on something else, the cat will push the object straight to the floor. Either way, it will grab your attention.

6. Presents “gifts.”

Cats love to please their owners and also give them attention, and one way to do this is to give a “gift”. Surprises include toy mice, soft toys, and even shoes and slippers (yes, not only dogs can do this!). When a cat is trying to get attention, this method works especially well. Sometimes she chooses a maneuver that will definitely make you stand up: she takes a bowl and places it near your feet, after which she starts screaming heart-rendingly until you praise her.

7. Rubbing against the owner’s legs.

This is a win-win option, because what could be better than physical contact with a pet? The cat knows this and is sure that you know it too, so this method works every time. Understand that she is using this trick to get your attention.

It doesn’t matter which way your cat chooses, the main thing to remember is that she can get your attention for hours. But you can also give her what she needs: your love and affection (and maybe some cat food). After all, you got a cat to share your love, which means you can show it too.