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The cat and us: all the secrets you need to know in honor of International Cat Day Israel today

2022-08-08T12:44:27.547Z


Anyone who owns a beloved animal knows how important it is to understand its body language, through which it tries to convey its wishes to us • On the occasion of the festive day, we have collected some details and tips that will help improve your four-legged friend's life a little more


If your cat has not yet bullied you today, maybe it will if you remind him that today (Monday) is International Cat Day.

On the occasion of the festive occasion, we have gathered some details about the beloved animal that you may not have known about - and also some tips that are sure not to hurt.

We contacted Orli Zakai, a cat behavior consultant on behalf of Bioft, to explain to us a little about this special animal, which many do not understand.

What do we not understand about cats?


"The body language of cats is very sophisticated, and the signs they use convey very implicit messages. They use slight movements of the tail, movement of the fur, slight movement of the ears and whiskers to different angles. Of course, cats also use the language of sound, but this is not the main language of animals , but the language of the body - and this is the main reason why it is difficult for us to understand really well what animals are saying in the first place, we simply do not speak the same language."

Why are cats still considered selfish and unsociable?


"A cat is a solitary game and therefore very independent - here a big mistake has developed in the perception of many people who raise cats. Most people think that since the cat is a solitary game, it can necessarily live alone with very little social time and interaction with other animals, including humans. People Most expect that the cat will live at home comfortably and behave like them, but they have the needs and demands of a predatory animal."

After all, it's a prey animal.

Cat, photo: Herzi Shapira

What to do to have a good relationship with the cat?


"Like dogs, cats also communicate with the family they live with, but it's a little more complicated for most people to understand what the cat is trying to say through its body language. People's expectation that the cat will "speak" more clearly like a dog affects the cat's behavior in a negative way. We Trying to take him away from his natural behavior very quickly leads to frustration for both parties. One thing is for sure, a calm cat wants to come close to you and be a friend. They need their basic needs, ie food, water, a comfortable place to sleep, then they can calmly start testing the relationship with you and decide if it is worth connecting and trusting you."

How to really raise a cat?


"Prepare the house for the cat in advance. Before you bring him home, prepare a litter box, a litter scoop, puppy food, a food dish, water dishes (at least two), games and places to climb up. The next step is to pick up things from the floor that the puppy might swallow and put things in the cupboards as well that you don't want to break. On the other hand, it is very important to provide lots of possibilities for play and employment for the cat.

Marks territory and shares prey

According to Zakai, cats have some strange behaviors to the extent that we may not understand them and what their origin is.

1) Stiff teeth: The researchers hypothesize that the cat expresses his frustration in this way, from the fact that he cannot chase the bird and go out to hunt as he would really like.

Another hypothesis of the researchers is that the jaw trembles when cats see a bird or a cockroach, as it is an instinctive response of the jaw that allows the muscles to prepare for the act of hunting.

Anyway, this behavior is normal.

It is important to allow the cat to engage in hunting activities so that he is not frustrated throughout his life.

2. The head rub: When the cat rubs his head against you, he is doing more than showing affection, but actually marking his scent with his pheromones, which are released by the friction.

This action gives the cat a feeling that you are close to him, part of his family and thus he feels safer.

In the same way, he also marks the furniture in the house, while he rubs his head on the corners of the table and sofa, for example.

3. The cat brings the prey: researchers have several theories that try to explain why the cat brings us "gifts".

One of the explanations is that the cat sees us as part of his beloved family, and he shares the prey and the success with us.

Another theory says that the cat brings the prey to a safe place, inside the house, so that no one can steal the prey from him.

examines the environment.

Cat, photo: Moshe Shay

4. Sitting in small boxes: small and partially closed places provide the cat with a sense of security.

If they were in the wild, they wouldn't want to be unprotected in the open and much more vulnerable.

On top of that, since they are also hunters themselves, hiding in small places allows them to observe the environment and examine the possibilities of hunting.

Intermediate: A good place to sleep

Play with the cat as much as possible, every day.

Games will help teach him how to communicate well with you.

Regarding plants, it is very, very important to bring plants into the home to allow them to feel a bit of the nature they really wanted to live in.

Why do cats scratch?


1) To be stronger - the act of scratching helps to sand and sharpen the nail.


2) To mark territory.


3) To devour, protect themselves and cling to things.


4) To relax.

When the cat scratches its nails, it usually scratches the whole body as well, thus releasing tension and relaxing.

In the end you will become good friends.

Cat, photo: Yehoshua Yosef

How will you make your cat happy?


1) The first recommendation is "socialization" - if you have a puppy, this is exactly the time to start exposing him to the things he will encounter later in life.

Expose him to guests, voices and noises from inside and outside the house.


2) Quality and diverse food.


3) A suitable box of necessities.


4) Games and activity.


5) Good communication - pay attention to what the cat is trying to tell you.

He tries with all his might and in every way he knows how to tell you what he needs.

The minimum that needs to be done is to learn his language and the meaning of every howl and sound, just like he is trying to learn our language.

By the way, cats understand about 20 Hebrew words.

How many words do you understand in cat?


6) Go slow with the changes.

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Source: israelhayom

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