1、 You’re showing me goodwill
Cats are highly sensitive animals that can perceive human emotions and behavioral intentions. When you actively touch a cat’s paw, in the cat’s eyes, it is a friendly way of interaction.
They may feel that you are showing them closeness and affection, so they will also respond to you with their paws to express their acceptance and recognition.
2、 Do you want to play with me
Cats are born to love playing and have a strong curiosity and desire to explore. When you touch a cat’s paw, accompanied by gentle shaking or caressing, the cat may feel like you are inviting them to play together.
3、 You’re giving me a massage
Cats have many sensitive nerve endings on their paws, and massaging their paws is a very comfortable and relaxing experience for them.
When you touch a cat’s paws, if done properly, the cat may feel like you are giving them a massage.
4、 You’re checking my health
Ologbo’ paws are an important part of their body and a crucial tool for them to perceive their external environment. When you touch a cat’s paw, if the cat feels that your behavior is checking their health, they may cooperate very well by extending their paw for you to observe.
At this point, you can check if the cat’s paws are clean, if there are any wounds or abnormalities to ensure their health and safety.
5、 You’re imitating me in hunting
Cats are born hunters with strong hunting instincts and skills. When you touch a cat’s paw, if accompanied by imitation hunting movements (such as gentle shaking, sudden grasping, ati be be lo.), the cat may feel that you are practicing hunting techniques with them.
6、 You’re provoking me
Although cats usually do not actively attack humans, there are also some cats that are timid or sensitive. When you touch a cat’s paw, if the cat feels that your behavior is somewhat provocative or threatens their safety, they may fiercely slap your hand with their paw or make a warning sound.
7、 You’re helping me clean up
Cats are very clean animals, they often use their tongues to clean their bodies and hair. When you touch a cat’s paws, if the cat feels that your behavior is helping them clean the dirt or hair on their paws, they may very cooperatively extend their paws for you to wipe.
