1. Head bumps and leg rubs
Cats have scent glands concentrated on certain parts of their bodies, including their cheeks and heads. When your kitty rubs her head or face against you, she's marking you with her scent and claiming you as part of her family group. This scent is a source of both comfort and familiarity for your kitty.
2. Grooming sessions
Grooming is another way that cats spread their scent to mark territory. If you have multiple cats, you may have seen them grooming each other, a social practice cats use to establish a common scent among the family group. By sharing a scent, your feline friend is creating a sense of belonging.
3. Slow b
When your kitty looks at you and slowly closes his eyes, he's showing that he's content and comfortable around you. In fact, this slow-b
"The concept of closing their eyes to you in a slow way is not something that they would do," says cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy. "They're letting you know that they are vulnerable to you."
4. Exposing the belly
Another way cats can show that vulnerability is by rolling over and exposing their bellies. This is a sure sign of trust and shows that your cat is comfortable around you.
5. Kneading
When kitties knead your lap or a surface near you, it means they're relaxed and content. As kittens, the behavior is used to stimulate a mother's milk flow, but continuing the action into adulthood can express comfort.
6. Kitty underfoot
If your feline friend follows you from room to room, jumps onto tables and counters to be near you and always seems to be right where your step, she clearly enjoys your company -- especially if it's not near feeding time.
7. Tail position
How your cat holds her tail can tell you a lot
A tail held upright with a curve at the tip like a question mark also indicates familiarity, friendliness and affection.
8. Purring
While a cat's purr isn't an always indication of love and happiness — cats also purr when they're scared or injured -- a happy cat may express affection by purring when he's curled up in your lap or rubbing against your leg.
相关单词：scent
scent解释：n.气味，香味，香水，线索，嗅觉；v.嗅，发觉
scent例句：
The air was filled with the scent of lilac.空气中弥漫着丁香花的芬芳。
The flowers give off a heady scent at night.这些花晚上散发出醉人的芳香。
相关单词：glands
glands解释：n.腺( gland的名词复数 )
glands例句：
a snake's poison glands 蛇的毒腺
the sebaceous glands in the skin 皮脂腺
相关单词：grooming
grooming解释：n. 修饰, 美容，（动物）梳理毛发
grooming例句：
You should always pay attention to personal grooming. 你应随时注意个人仪容。
We watched two apes grooming each other. 我们看两只猩猩在互相理毛。
相关单词：feline
feline解释：adj.猫科的
feline例句：
As a result,humans have learned to respect feline independence.结果是人们已经学会尊重猫的独立性。
The awakening was almost feline in its stealthiness.这种醒觉，简直和猫的脚步一样地轻悄。
相关单词：galaxy
galaxy解释：n.星系；银河系；一群(杰出或著名的人物)
galaxy例句：
The earth is one of the planets in the Galaxy.地球是银河系中的星球之一。
The company has a galaxy of talent.该公司拥有一批优秀的人才。
相关单词：belly
belly解释：n.肚子，腹部；(像肚子一样)鼓起的部分，膛
belly例句：
The boss has a large belly.老板大腹便便。
His eyes are bigger than his belly.他眼馋肚饱。
相关单词：bellies
bellies解释：n.肚子( belly的名词复数 )；腹部；（物体的）圆形或凸起部份；腹部…形的
bellies例句：
They crawled along on their bellies. 他们匍匐前进。
starving children with huge distended bellies 鼓着浮肿肚子的挨饿儿童
相关单词：stimulate
stimulate解释：vt.刺激，使兴奋；激励，使…振奋
stimulate例句：
Your encouragement will stimulate me to further efforts.你的鼓励会激发我进一步努力。
Success will stimulate the people for fresh efforts.成功能鼓舞人们去作新的努力。
相关单词：adulthood
adulthood解释：n.成年，成人期
adulthood例句：
Some infantile actions survive into adulthood.某些婴儿期的行为一直保持到成年期。
Few people nowadays are able to maintain friendships into adulthood.如今很少有人能将友谊维持到成年。
相关单词：friendliness
friendliness解释：n.友谊，亲切，亲密
friendliness例句：
Behind the mask of friendliness,I know he really dislikes me.在友善的面具后面，我知道他其实并不喜欢我。
His manner was a blend of friendliness and respect.他的态度友善且毕恭毕敬。
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