Become Close to Your Cat or Kitten

Cats make wonderful loving pets, but sometimes it takes a little bit of extra time and care to get them to bond with you.

Steps

 * 1)   First, try to find a toy that you can play with along with the kitten. A toy mouse works really well. Do not use a string because they can choke on it![[Image:Become Close to Your Cat or Kitten Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2)  Petting your cat also helps, because they really like it. If a cat is purring while you are petting it, that means that they are enjoying it. You should pet them on the head, stomach, back, or under their chin. Cats also enjoy being stroked on the side of their chin where a bit of their mouth is.[[Image:Become Close to Your Cat or Kitten Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3)  Put the cat into your lap. Being close to you will help them bond with you.[[Image:Become Close to Your Cat or Kitten Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4)  Be willing to spend time with your feline friend. Occasionally petting your cat is going to do about as much as doing nothing would do for your relationship.[[Image:Become Close to Your Cat or Kitten Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5)  Understand that though cats are social creatures, they don't need to be lathered with attention in order for them to like you. Actually, a really deep purr when you're petting a cat means that he or she is getting ticked. In order to have a great relationship with your cat, all that you really need to do is keep the food bowl full. Playing with your cat three times a day is enough time to build a strong, loving relationship between you and your feline companion.[[Image:Become Close to Your Cat or Kitten Step 5.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * You should never try to scare them for fun when you get them because they will get scared of you.
 * Be nice and do not mistreat your cat in any way, at any stage of its life.
 * When you have time you should use dedicate it spending time bonding with your cat.

Warnings

 * If they don't like where you are petting them you should stop right away because the cat might scratch you or run away.

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