ickplant@lemmy.world to cats@lemmy.world · 7 hours agoA lone wolflemmy.worldimagemessage-square9fedilinkarrow-up1280arrow-down12
arrow-up1278arrow-down1imageA lone wolflemmy.worldickplant@lemmy.world to cats@lemmy.world · 7 hours agomessage-square9fedilink
minus-squareSkyeLight@piefed.sociallinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up35·6 hours agoI just offer the back of my hand, below the height of her head, a couple feet away, then hold still. To the cat, it’s a very non-threatening position, and they can decide whether to engage or not. (I usually get to pet the kitty!)
minus-squareRednax@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up7·3 hours agoDon’t forget to slow blink at the kitty and look away for a bit every now and then.
minus-squareSkyeLight@piefed.sociallinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·2 hours agoOh - and, looking slightly away from them, yawn widely with your eyes closed, then lick your lips a few times.
I just offer the back of my hand, below the height of her head, a couple feet away, then hold still. To the cat, it’s a very non-threatening position, and they can decide whether to engage or not. (I usually get to pet the kitty!)
Don’t forget to slow blink at the kitty and look away for a bit every now and then.
Oh - and, looking slightly away from them, yawn widely with your eyes closed, then lick your lips a few times.