What's New, Pussycat? How To Charm Your Cat With A Smile
- 4 years ago
While it's tempting to widen your eyes and squeal in delight when your cat enters the room, a new study offers a far more effective approach to cat-charming.
Cats greeted with 'cat eye narrowing movements' are more likely to return a similar expression to their owners than when given a neutral glance, or none at all.
Gizmodo reports cats produce the same response to strangers. Cats are also more likely to approach them after receiving a slow blink.
It's the first experimental evidence suggesting that slow blinking can have a relaxing effect on how cats interact with humans.
The study authors say slow blinking can help people establish 'positive emotional communication with felines.
Cats greeted with 'cat eye narrowing movements' are more likely to return a similar expression to their owners than when given a neutral glance, or none at all.
Gizmodo reports cats produce the same response to strangers. Cats are also more likely to approach them after receiving a slow blink.
It's the first experimental evidence suggesting that slow blinking can have a relaxing effect on how cats interact with humans.
The study authors say slow blinking can help people establish 'positive emotional communication with felines.