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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhile cats may have a reputation for not caring about their owners, this is just a stereotype. Cats do feel love<\/a>, and they have different ways of showing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mike Delgado, who is a cat behavior expert, told Oprah Daily, \u201cCats can have a lot of the same emotions that we do, including liking to be around us and enjoying our presence\u2026 I believe they are capable of enjoying relationships with us and even loving us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some signs of love that your feline friend may display in day-to-day life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your cat is purring around you<\/a>, it means she\u2019s enjoying something or she\u2019s simply relaxed. She may sit on your chest and purr at you to show love, and your cat purrs when you\u2019re petting her to communicate that she likes what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When she purrs, she\u2019s basically telling you you\u2019re one of her favorite humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another one of the vocalizations your furry friend may make is meowing. Cats won\u2019t meow at people they don\u2019t like. When your cat is meowing at you \u2013 even if she wants something \u2013 it\u2019s a way to show love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slowly blinking and staring at you, also known as a kitty kiss, is another sign of affection<\/a>. While this kind of eye contact may be intense, and it could seem like she\u2019s about to pounce on you, it\u2019s just a way of her communicating love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When your cat\u2019s tail is straight up and the end is slightly tipped over, it\u2019s your cat\u2019s way of demonstrating her love for you. While a kitten will do this to her mother cat to show respect for her, an adult cat will keep on doing it with her cat owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Head-bunting (or headbutting) happens when your cat rubs her cheeks on an object or on you, rubs her head on you, or head-butts you with her forehead. Cats do this to mark their scent on you and claim you as their territory. This form of body language is just another sign that your cat loves you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Licking is a form of grooming, and cats will lick themselves and each other to ensure they\u2019re clean. Your cat might groom you by licking your skin or trying to nibble on your clothing. This is another form of marking and a way for your cat to say, \u201cI love you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kneading happens when your cat pushes forward with her front paws and alternates between right and left. They do this during kittenhood when they\u2019re nursing and continue it as adult cats as a sign of affection. Your cat will do it gently to you to show she loves you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cats have scent glands in their paws and cheeks, so when they rub you with both, they are marking you and trying to emit their pheromones on you. This is another sign of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When your cat shows you her belly or butt, it means that she trusts you. If she is very loving towards you, she may even let you rub her belly. However, even though it\u2019s a sign of trust, keep in mind that she may not want that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your cat might gently nibble on your skin<\/a>, especially when you\u2019re petting her. While a love bite usually won\u2019t break the skin, it\u2019s also not a sign of affection. Instead, your cat is signaling to you that she wants you to stop petting her. Or, perhaps, you\u2019ve touched a part of her that is uncomfortable or hurts. Your cat may also feel overstimulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After you\u2019ve checked her out and made sure that she\u2019s not in pain, you could give her a toy to play with to keep her occupied. You could also direct her to her own space so that she can relax for a bit on her own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your cat will likely naturally love you, but there are also things you should do to keep her happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, make sure she has a space where she can go when she needs to be alone. This space should house her food and water bowls, cat bed<\/a>, and litter box, so she has everything she needs. Make sure her litter box is clean so she feels comfortable going to the bathroom in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take your cat to the vet for a checkup as needed, and be in touch with her veterinarian if you notice any changes in her health. Ask your vet for recommendations for the best high-quality cat food so that she is physically healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also purchase scratching posts and toys for your cat. You can get interactive toys so you two can play together and get her toys she can play with when you\u2019re not at home or available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One option is the Chase Meowtain Cat Track Toy, which has four tracks with colored balls that spin and roll as your cat paws and swipes at them. It has a non-stick base and a closed-top design so that your cat won\u2019t get stuck while playing with it.<\/p>\n\n\nHow Do You Know Your Cat Loves You? 9 Signs.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2. She Meows When You\u2019re Near <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. She\u2019s Doing the Slow Blink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Her Tail Is Standing Straight Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. She\u2019s Bunting You <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. She Licks You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. She Kneads You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. She Rubs You With Her Paws <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. She Shows You Her Belly or Butt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Making Your Cat Happy <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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