Ever Wondered Why Cats Dodge Hugs? 🐱❓🤗

Cat parents often face this dilemma while petting their feline friends:

While petting their cats, they notice the cats are super chill, purring happily, and sometimes even rolling over to expose their bellies.

Seeing this, cat parents instinctively want to take it up a notch and go for a cozy hug.

But the cats quickly show their disapproval: “Petting is fine, but hugs? No way!“

Basically, cats are experts at keeping their owners guessing.

It’s like, “You want me to go this way, I’ll go that way; you call me, I pretend not to hear; you ignore me, I can’t resist rubbing against you. I mean, I’m so adorable, how can you get mad at a cute little cat like me?”

The internet is filled with photos of cats rejecting hugs, each one perfectly capturing the cat owner’s experience. Let’s check them out~

So, why do these seemingly sweet and well-behaved kitties resist hugs? Is it because they don’t like their owners?

The main reasons cats aren’t into hugs are: first, they didn’t grow up with hugging as a habit; second, cats are naturally on alert, so being picked up makes them feel trapped and stressed, lacking a sense of security.

Additionally, it could be related to the owner’s scent, the cat’s personality, or even the way they’re held.

So, remember, forcing hugs on cats is a no-go.

If cat owners really want to make hugs more appealing, they can try hugging with the right technique, gently petting and offering praise or treats. If the cat starts getting antsy or resists, it’s time to let go.

If you keep this up daily, eventually the cat will start to accept hugs and realize they’re not as bad as it thought.

Hey, what mischief could a little cat be up to, right?