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I have to share because she’s just so cute 🥰

Good morning Sunshine 😻😍

Good Morning 🌞😻😻

Whiskey eyes. ✨

She still won't go grounding with me yet. 
Hopefully soon🎶🥰

She has my Heart🥹😭😭♥️

🎯🫠❤️🥰😍
❤️❄️⛄🦝☃️🌨️🍄

funny

💯🎯👀😂hahaha...🤭🥰🌻🤗🌟
❤️❄️⛄🦝☃️🌨️🍄

🥱🥰

Ate my last pizza roll istg ejdkalkabdkdls

I love her tho.

Ron ron

Cats may seem aloof, but #bonding with them can be easier than you think. Research from 2020 reveals that you can communicate with cats by mimicking their unique way of #smiling, through slow blinking.

The Cat Smile

Scientists found that narrowing your #eyes and slow blinking encourages cats to approach you. A Professor of Animal Behavior and Cognition at Sussex, noted that this expression is a way for humans and cats to connect.

Experiments

Two experiments showed that cats respond positively to humans who slow-blink. In the first, cat owners blinked at their #pets, resulting in cats blinking back. In the second, researchers found that unfamiliar cats also responded to slow-blinking and approached extended hands afterward.

Building Relationships

This study highlights how slow blinking can strengthen bonds between humans and cats. While #dogs are openly affectionate, cats are more discerning and reflect their owners' personalities. They recognize their names and form strong connections.

Understanding this #communication can enhance cats' emotional well-being, especially in stressful situations like vet visits or shelters.

How to "Slow Blink" at a Cat

To perform a "slow blink" with a #cat, begin by making gentle eye contact. Gradually close your eyes, holding them shut for a moment longer than usual, then slowly reopen them. This gesture is seen as a positive form of communication in the feline world, symbolizing #trust and #affection, and is often called a "kitty kiss."

Next time you are around your cat or encounter a cat, try slow blinking. You might just start a meaningful exchange!

Every so often, I enjoy creating a post for all my cat-loving boofriends. This post is dedicated to cat enthusiasts and owners who might not yet be familiar with the "slow blink." By mastering this charming gesture, you can enhance your communication with cats and deepen the bond you share with your feline companions.

@Christina @ElissaTrue @Koffy @Nia. @Olga @Thii @Callie @Zahra @S the Nosy Aunt 🦝✨️ @𔓎𝔈𝔯𝔦𝔨𝔞𔓎 @𝓙𝓪𝔂𝓷𝓮 @❤ Sophia aka Mango Mami ❤️ @Ces @Patricia @Sarah @Aspasia @Lu @Marcela 💜 @Mademoiselle Amy 

#animals #psychology #boofriend #friends #relationship #relationships #animal #kittens

Communicating with Your Cat 😻

My happy 🩷🌸🩷

Sleepy 😴

Popsicle is on the ‘Naughty’ list.

💯

❤️

Saturndays

My baby 🐱

Raw shot

#cat #animals #friend #cats #funny #gatos #memes #fun #dogs #pets #culture #art #movies #series #music #gaming #food #romance #comedy #cooking #photography #travel

Do you think I'm sweet?

💯😻

🐾

😻

😊

Oh hi!

6 healthy baby kittens🥰🥰🥰🥰
just thankful she's doing fine and no problems with her kittens too

so proud of her🥰

Process response to dating app

😎

My cat stopped working :o

😼

Toby immediately climbed into the tree

Sunday morning

It is said that those who disturb her rest will be cursed. Better not take any chances.

Cats Community

I have to share because she’s just so cute 🥰

Good morning Sunshine 😻😍

Good Morning 🌞😻😻

Whiskey eyes. ✨

She has my Heart🥹😭😭♥️

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Kitty trying to make food appear 🥲🤣

What's your favorite fact about cats?

Luna 🐈‍⬛

Why are cats the way they are...

My latest colour pencil drawing

No one has perfected the art of slaps quite like cats 😻😹😹