How to show cats affection?

Question

Besides petting them or holding them, is there any other way to show a cat that you care for them? Obviously kissing them won't do any good because they don't know what the hell you are doing.

Answer 1

Yes! you can give your cat "kisses" or "smiles" what you do is look into thier eyes and blink slowly and deliberately this is a sign of affection in cats!

Some other cat body language...

Some common interpretations of cats' actions
Disgust - Lifting and subsequent shaking of a paw or paws. The more paws the stronger a feeling is indicated; this can sometimes be a four paw affair with each paw being lifted and shaken in turn. This is possibly related to the identical action that's displayed after stepping in water.
Agitation or Aggression- The swishing or sweeping of the tail in a wide swath, mid-air or against a person. And if the message isn't getting through, the cat may simply leave the room.
Contentedness - Kneading with the paws on a person or, for example, a favorite blanket or sleeping spot. Young kittens knead their mother's nipples to stimulate the feeding reflex in her so that her milk flows for the kittens to suckle on. Cats may knead for a short or extended period of time, the extended period sometimes interpreted by people as a sign of discomfort or restlessness, when however it is more likely the cat is happy. Most cats will demonstrate this for about ten minutes at the longest.
Relaxation - Sprawling out on the side or back and, possibly, rolling about; this may been seen, for example, that when a person enters the room or stirs from his seat, the cat may display this at the same time as the person's movement.
Greeting - A particular sort of vocalization, such as a low meow or chirp, possibly with simultaneous purring.
Affection - A pressing of the face or top of the head against a person's body, leaving a scent as a marking of territory.
Smile - A slow closing of the cat's eyes. A content cat will often return this gesture if we "smile" at them first.
Submission - Upon approaching the cat, it will fall down on its side, indicating it is not seeking attention but is unwilling to put up a fight.

Answer 2

They're highly intelligent. They'll also SHOW you what they like in terms of affection.
Talking to them, making eye contact, greeting them when you come in, playing with them, feeding them, giving them treats, etc. -- any pleasant interaction is a show of affection. When they do something goofy to amuse you, reward them with a laugh. Oh yes, and tell them they're pretty. They seem to understand that word really quickly, and they LOVE to be told that. As for hugs and kisses, some kitties like it, some don't. My 14 year old female presents the top of her head for kisses routinely, and sometimes she'll present her little furry cheek. And sometimes, she decides she wants to kiss back so you get schnuzzles in the ear/cheek/neck area. And she insists on hugs all the time. Just act normally as you would whenever you're enjoying them and interacting with them -- they'll get it for sure.

Answer 3

Buy a cat brush (like $2) and groom them. Our cat loves that. But for the record, cat's don't know what the hell you are doing when you are petting them and holding them. They just enjoy it, but they don't think to themselves: "ahhh...here comes little Joey, I'm gonna get petted now!"

Answer 4

Your cat loves you! these are signs of affection and trust. there normal in cats. the way you said your cat did these thing makes it sound like this is the first time. the only reason i would worried is because behavior change is the first sign of rabies. but unless this is a total personality flip, and he's had the vaccination, you shouldn't be worried ^^;;. when a cat or dog eats grass, it usually he or she has an upset stomach and by eating grass they regurgitate whatever is in there stomach hopefully making it better but its normally and nothing you should worry about as my dog does the same.

Answer 5

Cats indicate that they're smiling when they squint their eyes - they look like they're practically falling asleep - so adorable! :) Have you ever seen your cat with that look in its eyes but its head is standing straight up and not on the floor like it's sleeping? It's smiling at you! Believe it or not, they respond if you do the very same thing to them from across the room. Just call his/her name to get its attention. Then SLOWLY close your eyes to a squint - do this a couple of times and your cat will do it right back at you. My cat and I smile at each other a lot - it's pretty funny and my friends get a kick out of it. She's just a happy cat!

Answer 6

Blink at them...slowly close your eyes for a second or 2 then open them slowly. Keep doing it. It's a sign of contentment in cat language.

If your cat is very affectionate, you can try rubbing your face gently against their head and face. Some cats like it, some don't.

Answer 7

feed them,,ever time you feed them you are showing affection. For cat food is love. a little bit of wet cat food a day and your cat will be very happy. chin rubs they love that and scratching at the top of the tail where it hooks up to the spine. Catnip every once in a while.

Answer 8

Watch how they do it to you. They close their eyes and turn their head slightly. They'll rub noses, all kinds of kitty "I like you" stuff. Just watch the cat, it knows.

Answer 9

Brushing them and giving them treats. Spending time with them is good too.

Answer 10

talk to him sweetly. & pet them and hold them. play with him. try to make him happy. treat him like you would treat a baby.