How Cats Say “I Love You”
Cats make a lot of gestures with their eyes which leads experts to believe that they are using their peepers to communicate.
If a cat is staring at you, it most likely means that they are trying to get your attention. If they stare too long and intensely though, they could be threatening you. In this case, it’s best not to stare back.
If they look at you and blink slowly, however, they are telling you they love you, in their own special cat way.
Why Your Cat Loves Catnip
Catnip is a leafy plant that makes cats go absolutely crazy. They roll around and make noises that you’ve never heard them make before.
The reason for this is that catnip contains nepetalactone. This is an oil that cat noses react to and they feel extreme joy and even hallucinate. Basically, catnip gets your kitty high!
The effects usually last around ten minutes and even big cats like lions and tigers get affected by the plant. If you’re enjoying a drink or two in the evening and wish your cat could join you, catnip is the closest thing to getting your feline friend drunk.
Watch Where Your Cat Litters
Cats are clean animals and usually do their business in a litter box and even cover it up after. If they litter outside of the box, it is a sign that there is a problem.
Hopefully, it just means your cat doesn’t like the litter box or its location. Before you panic, try changing the box and moving it to a different part of the house. If this doesn’t change anything, it’s time to take your kitty to the vets as there may be an underlying health problem.