How A Cat Communicates With Its Owner
Cats generally have quieter and more subtle ways of communicating with their owners than dogs do. If you know your cat well you can usually tell how it is feeling just by looking into its eyes and observing its body language.
Here are some of the most common ways cats communicate with their “owners”:
Purring
A cat will often purr when it is feeling happy or contented. Although many people believe that cats purr only when they are happy experienced cat owners know that this is not true. Cats also purr when they are stressed or going through a traumatic experience. Cats have even been known to purr when they are giving birth or nearing death. Purring is also a way for a cat to show their affection.
Siamese Cats
The Siamese cat originated in Thailand where they had long been one of the most popular cat breeds. It was believed that the Siamese cat could protect people and places from evil spirits and so they were often used in monasteries and palaces for this purpose. The Siamese cat was also believed to bring good luck to their owners.
In 1884 several Siamese cats were given to a British general. It was the first time this breed of cat was seen in England. Soon afterwards immigrants brought the Siamese cat to America. Today the Siamese cat is one of the most popular breeds of cats in the world and certainly one of the most recognized.
