ickplant@lemmy.world to cats@lemmy.world · 8 days agoA lone wolflemmy.worldimagemessage-square17linkfedilinkarrow-up1473arrow-down14
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minus-squareSkyeLight@piefed.sociallinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up66·8 days 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-up18·8 days agoDon’t forget to slow blink at the kitty and look away for a bit every now and then.
minus-squareSkyeLight@piefed.sociallinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up11·8 days 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.