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When it comes to loyalty in pets, the dog is the only animal which occurs in the mind of every person. Worldwide, millions of people believe that dogs are more loyal as compared to cats. Even, most of the people prefer to have a dog as a pet rather than a cat.

However, is it true that cats are not loyal? Or it is people believe?

Thus, in today’s article, you will get to know cat’s behavior towards the human. Whether cats are loyal as dogs or not?

 

Is Cat a Loyal Animal?

People who are not cat lovers or who don’t have any experience with cats might be surprised to hear that yes, cats are loyal pets. However, their loyalty towards human is different from the dog’s loyalty.

Most of the people who have a dog as a pet have the perception that cats are not friendly, affectionate and they misuse their owner’s loyalty. But, they are wrong and if someone asked any cat owner then answer that cat owner will give about the cat’s loyalty will be very different.

It’s just people opinion who says cats are not faithful. Even, the scientific research on the cat’s loyalty says cats are one of the loyal pets.

 

How are Cats Loyal to Human?

The whole world revolves around the rule “Give or Take” and it applies to the cats also. The cat’s behavior depends on how you treat them which means they will be loyal to you only if you are loyal to them or take care of them nicely.

Like dogs, they can also give love to a human if you give attention to them. That’s why; the cats can too love “unconditionally” just like dogs.

The best part of cats is that they don’t need massive attention as dogs want. Give cats a little bit of attention; they will return all their attention to you.

Thus, cats are trustworthy, but differently as compared to other pets. They love their owners and treat them with love when their owners come to home after a hectic schedule.

Therefore, you can get a cat’s affection or loyalty when you spend quality time with them. You will see yourself if you give time to your cat then she or he will follow you in your home wherever you go.

It does directly depend on human being how we treat cats, and human needs to take the first step of love towards cats to get love from them.

 

Are Cats Loyal to the Whole Family or Just One Person?

It is scientifically proven that the cats have a strong bond with one person in the whole family. They are emotionally attached to a person who cares a lot and spends maximum time. But, it does not mean that cats hate other family members, they love others members also. However, the emotional attachment or bond that they share with one person is unique.

Pets like dogs are faithful to the whole family, but cats are loyal to one person because they consider one person as their world.

But, yes exception is always there. Some breed of cats loves all.

Some breed of cats might hate visitors to your home. Generally, their behavior towards unusual human is unpredictable. Sometimes, their behavior depends on the circumstances.

If you adopt a younger cat, then it will take very less time to build a strong relationship with you. Notably, the bond between kitten and human is adorable to see. It is because kittens love their owners and treat them as his mother. The bond kitten has with the owner will remain same till he dies. Moreover, kitten easily gets socialize and open with others also as compared to other adult cats.

If you adopt a cat who had the previous owner, then he or she will take more time to open with you and to build an emotional bond with you. The reason why he or she takes time is apparent and straightforward. First of all, owned cats got separated from their previous owners and like a human; they also need some time to make new relationships. Moreover, they need time to trust you.

 

Signs Your Cat is Loyal to You

 

Cats Slow Blink

Your cat slow blink for you shows his or her affection or love towards you. Thus, you can also return a favor to your cat by blinking your eyes too. It will increase bond or loyalty between you and your cat.

 

Cats Tummy Exposure

Cats never expose their tummy in front of the untrustworthy person. If your cat shows his or her belly in front of you, then it indicates that your cat trusts you.

 

Head Bunting

Whenever your cat rubbed his or her head with your head, don’t be afraid at that moment. Your cat is not harming you, and cats head bunting is the sign of love for their owners.

 

Following You

More your cat follows you, more it shows his or her loyalty towards you. Thus, if your cat meets you whenever you come home, then it means your cat adores you a lot.

 

Sleeping with You

If your cat sleeps next to you, then it says he or she feels safe with you and trusts you. Pets sleeping with owners indicate their pure love and loyalty.

 

Cat’s Loyalty Story

The internet is filled with stories regarding the loyalties of Cats. Maybe I don’t have that much of an interesting story about their loyalty, but I do have a cute story which is enough to display their loyal nature. I had a cat since I was 15 years old. She was just a kitten when my mother brought her home. We grew up together and became very fond of each other.

Once, I fought with my cousin brother, and we started to hit each other. And maybe by mistaken, he hit a little bit too hard on my head and to my surprise, the cat came to my rescue. She scratched my cousin and chased him away to protect me. Maybe they are not big enough to protect us from all the dangers of the world, but surely they are loyal in every possible way and love us with all their heart.

Thus, having a cat as a pet can give you delightful experience and cats can become your best friend or your “partner in crime” if you love them with a pure heart.

 

Conclusion

Cats are friendly and loyal pets. If you love your cat, they will use love to respond you, but they just not showing their loyalty like dogs.

 

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