How to Apologize to Cats

Reward your cat with its favorite treat. ^[5] If your cat’s mood has improved, you can reward her directly. Place a couple of cat food pellets in the palm of your hand and sit down near the cat. If the cat is willing to forgive you, it will come and eat the food in your hand. At this point you can stroke the cat behind the ears (or other places the cat likes). If the cat doesn’t come towards you, place the treat on the floor and back away. Don’t take the reward away – this will only frustrate the cat.

• Cat treats come in many varieties with different textures: soft and chewy, hard and crunchy, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, dried meat (like beef jerky) and dried treats. You can find dried tuna pellets on the cat food counter at pet stores.
• Cat favorites also come in a variety of flavors, including chicken, turkey, tuna, and salmon. You can also find cat grass flavored treats.
• Consider buying cat treats. You can find treats that will help prevent hairballs from blocking your cat’s digestive tract. That way, you’ll not only keep your cat happy, but keep it healthy as well. ^[6]

Leave a treat that surprises your cat. Remember to put it where the cat can find it. Here are a few suggestions:

• If your cat is hiding under the bed, try leaving a treat for her there. Don’t put it too far under the bed, because the cat will have to get out of the “safe” position if it wants to get the food, and this will scare the cat. Also, don’t put your hand too deep under the bed lest you get scratched by the cat.
• If the cat seems agitated, you should place the treat near the food or favorite place. If you upset your cat by taking her place, you can order a treat for the cat right there. This will let the cat know that you’ve made a mistake and that she can sit in her favorite spot without being kicked out.

Add a tasty treat to your cat’s regular food. Put a few pellets of your cat’s favorite food on top of regular food during mealtimes. If your cat is frisky and doesn’t like to mix like that, you should put it in a separate plate next to the food bowl.

Treat your cat with a special treat. What flavors does your cat like? If you give your cat other flavored foods, choose a flavor they like and offer them at mealtimes.

Give the cat some dried catnip. If your cat is overly agitated, you can calm him down by sprinkling some catnip on the floor. If you don’t want to have to clean up the mess created by your cat (some cats eat hay, others just play around), you can give your cat a cat grass toy.

Let the cat play with toys. If your cat likes toys, you can buy new toys for him. You just need to approach the cat, kneel down, show the toy to the cat. You can put the toy on the ground and back away, or you can throw the toy in. This depends on how much your cat likes to play with the item. Remember that not all cats like to play, especially old cats.

• You can also make your own cat grass toy by cutting a small piece of fabric into a square and putting a spoonful of dried catnip in the middle. Pull up the four corners of the fabric, grab the cat grass in the middle, and tie it up with a string.
• You can also make another toy by stuffing some fabric into a sock, adding a spoonful of dried catnip and tying it up with a string.

Pay attention to your cat’s body language. This will give you an idea of its mood. If your cat is very angry or irritable, your apology probably won’t mean anything to him, you may even get slapped in the face by him. This section will teach you how to read your cat’s body language so you know when it’s safe to approach them.

Observe the cat’s tail. The tail is the most expressive part of a cat’s body and an indicator of their mood. Unlike dogs, cats do not wag their tails when excited. Here are a few guidelines: ^[8]

• If the cat’s tail is raised, the tip of the tail is slightly bent to the side, it means that your cat is happy and you can safely approach it.
• If the cat’s tail is ruffled, it means the cat is scared. You can approach the cat to calm it down, but take it slow, and leave room for the cat to run and hide. When cornered, cats can become aggressive.
• If the cat crouched or smacked its tail, don’t go near it. The cat is angry, and is probably aiming at you. Let the cat rest for a while before apologizing.

Observe the cat’s ears. A cat’s ears are also very expressive, and help you know how a cat feels. In general, if the cat’s ears are up, it means that the cat is happy, and if it is down, it is not happy. Here are some detailed guidelines: ^[9]

• Are cat ears erect in a normal and comfortable position? If that’s the case, you can go ahead and try to make up for it.
• If the cat’s ears are tucked back, do not approach the cat. It is very angry and angry. Give your cat some time.
• If the cat’s ears are pressed close to the head and back, it is probably scared. You can still get close to the cat, but it should be done slowly and carefully.

Notice the cat’s eyes. Cat’s eyes respond very quickly to changes in light, but also change depending on the cat’s mood. When looking into a cat’s eyes, you also have to take into account lighting and other cat body language. Here are some guidelines: ^[10]

• If the pupils in the cat’s eyes are dilated, it may be fearful, but it could also be because of the darkness in the room.
• If the pupils in your cat’s eyes are narrowed, the cat may be angry and agitated, but it could also be because the light in the room is too strong.

Look at the cat’s face. Does the cat’s whiskers stick out, his teeth bared, and his nose wrinkled? If so, your cat is still angry and it doesn’t seem appropriate for you to approach him to calm him down. Please wait a while and then try again.

Observe the body and the cat’s fur. Is the cat’s fur ruffled? If so, your cat is probably scared or agitated. What if the cat’s fur is close to the cat’s body? That means cats are more comfortable. However, look at your cat’s body for other signs of its mood. ^[11]