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People have an innate tendency to humanize their cat’s behavior. Many affirm that cats love us when a cat sits calmly on our lap and purrs when we pet them. And if a cat bites or ignores us completely, it’s a natural assumption to believe that our cat hates us. But is this a fair analysis? Are you wondering whether your cat hates you? There are different signs which can help us better understand a cat’s behavior and whether or not they hate or love their humans. For more about  if your cat hates you , keep reading here at AnimalWised. My cat doesn’t like me Do cats hate humans? Although cats can show some animosity towards certain people, the truth is that they do not feel  hatred  as we humans understand it. There are three main things that can cause a  cat to "hate" a person : Feline Socialization : socialization is a period that should and generally begins in the first two weeks of a kitten’s life. Feline socialization usually ends in their second...

Dogs  communicate through  smell, vocalization, body language and more . One of the most common ways a dog communicates is through licking. From the moment a dog is born it’s mother licks it, this is can be sign of protection, love or cleanliness. Therefore, one must understand that this habit is habitual and instinctual for dogs. It is completely normal for dogs to lick different parts of your body such as your face, hands, feet and ears. But the reasons why can depend. This is why in this AnimalWised article we look to discuss the possible  different reasons why your dog licks you. Why do dogs lick? Before discussing the reasons why  dogs choose to lick specific body parts , it is necessary to comprehend the causes that motivate our dogs to do this. The two most powerful dogs senses are  smell and taste . For example, do you remember when your dog was a puppy and it would bite everything? Well, puppies do this to help with their teet...

Dogs are always surprising us by exhibiting very human-like behavior; a fact that makes us wonder if we feel the same emotions in particular situations. A clear example of this is our love for  feeling the heat of the sun  on our skin. Who doesn't feel happy when they are in the sun on a beautiful day? Of course, not at extreme temperatures! Regardless of the season, you will have noticed that as the sun's rays come through the window, your dog will make their way over to the illuminated space and spend hours on end lying in the sun. Whilst we also love sunbathing for a tan, dogs are much more intelligent than us in this regard, and do so for weight purposes as we will explain below. Keep reading this AnimalWised article and find out  why dog's like the sun. Benefits of sunbathing for dogs Yes, dogs sunbathe in order to obtain all of the  benefits that sunlight brings them . Do you want to know what these are, and find out a little more about canine ...

Many guardians wonder if their cats like kisses or if this kind of display of affection is uncomfortable for felines. Unfortunately, many others do not make this consideration. Instead they  kiss and cuddle their kittens  without considering their comfort and tolerance levels. It's important to remember that each cat is an individual with a unique personality, so it is impossible to establish an exact set of preferences for cats. Despite this, it is essential to understand that feline communication is very different from ours. Their means of expressing emotion, mood and perception is different, so human methods of communication such as kissing and hugging may not be appropriate. In this AnimalWised article we find out  do cats like to be kissed?  We will do so by looking at how cats express love and affection, allowing us to strengthen our bond with them without creating any unpleasant interactions. Do cats love their guardians? There are many false an...

If you have a cat you've probably seen it  lying in the sun  many times before. But as we know, lying in the sun for humans can sometimes be dangerous but does this apply to our cats as well?  Cats lie in the sun  in order to relax, that much is clear. Any opportunity they have at enjoying sunshine, they will take it, be that inside or outside. If you want to know more about this topic, here at AnimalWised we want to take a look at the real reason  why cats like to lie in the sun . Keep reading to find out more. Why do cats enjoy lying in the sun? Want to know  the benefits of sunbathing for cats , take a look below: Balance body temperature If cats were not domesticated and were in the wild, they would instinctively sleep and rest during the day and hunt at night: like lions. When cats are domesticated, this routine no longer corresponds to them, despite this, we still see the influence of this instinctual habit. But  why do cats like...

Cats, while seemingly mysterious and enigmatic, are actually very communicative and expressive animals. Just like human beings, cats have developed practically all of their senses. Their best means of communication are  hearing, touching, seeing and smelling .   Even if you and your cat don't speak the same language, you can still communicate with each other fluidly. If you're wondering  how do cats communicate , stay with us at AnimalWised and you'll learn all about cat body language and communication. Who needs words when you have body language? The language and communication system of cats is truly interesting, and it's based on body language: cats  express moods, likes and dislikes  through movement and gesture. In order to understand your pet and get how cats communicate, you will have to pay attention to their movements. A cat's actions might not be so simple after all, and they could be trying to speak to you or ask you something. Posture...