Although most people love dogs, cats are very lovable creatures, too. They’re smart, completely independent, and have a lot of personality. In fact, for most people who have cats, they never adopted the cat; the cat adopted them.
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After all this time, people think they understand their pet cats very well, but it’s not always the case. Often, they get it wrong. Therefore, we’ve come up with a list of 20 cat signals that you need to know to understand your cat better.
Unlike dogs, cats like to have complete autonomy over their body. This means they’re not comfortable allowing strangers to see or touch certain parts of their body, like their belly. So, why do cats show us their fluffy bellies? Most owners believe cats do this because they want a belly rub, but sometimes that’s not the case
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If you don’t know a cat that well, you have to think twice before touching an exposed belly or else you will get scratched. However, sometimes, cats will roll over and stretch when it is happy and relaxed. Therefore, it’s important to get to know a cat well first.
