If Your Cat Does These 7 Things, They See You As Mom

Jake Loves Cats

Jake Loves Cats

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Does your cat knead on you, follow you everywhere, groom you, or sleep pressed against your body?

Some of these behaviors have fascinating connections to kittenhood, social bonding, trust, and the feeling of safety cats develop around their favorite person.

In this video, we’ll explore 7 behaviors cats often show around the person who has become their strongest source of comfort and security.

Your cat probably doesn’t literally believe you’re their biological mother. But the relationship they build with you can share some surprisingly important features with an early caregiver bond.

From kneading and grooming to tail-up greetings and seeking you out when they’re frightened, these small behaviors can reveal just how safe your cat feels around you.

How many of these 7 things does YOUR cat do?

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