5 Sweet Signs Your Cat Sees You as a Parent, According to Experts

To help you, I asked the vet Dr

As your cat's guardian, you can treat your cat as a furry baby and embrace them close to you like a baby (at least whenever you're allowed to do so). If you've ever held your cat and wondered if they saw you as their mother, you're not alone. Many cat owners have the same question, especially if their cat is really attached to them and they share a special bond. Consequently, if your relationship with your cat is particularly strong, there is a good chance that they will only see you as an adoptive parent! So whether you have a giant Maine Coon, a leaded Persian cat or a sweet rescued shelter cat, it's important to know what your cat's behavior and body language means. So since your cat can't tell you how he sees you, you can tell by the way he behaves around you.

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To help you, I asked the vet Dr. Hilary Humm-Beatty for five signs that your cat likes you like her father or mother! See how many of them have a four-legged member of your family. Being a cat parent is one thing, but figuring out if a cat thinks you're special to her, as a human parent, can be difficult if you don't know how your cat communicates love. Here are some decoding clues for cats that show they believe in you more than their owner. A slow blink is the way he says he loves someone. Image via Getty Images/kelvinjay Does your inner cat ever make a slow blink when you look at each other? This is a strong and subtle sign of trust and one that you should return! When a cat closes its eyes in the wild, it makes it vulnerable to attack, Dr. Humm-Beatty.

A cat follows its parents through the house

If a cat makes a slow blinking behavior with you it shows that it feels safe and is a sign of affection for you. Evolutionarily, when cats use slow eye movements, it shows that they're passive and don't intend to fight. Interestingly, research shows that we can communicate with our cats by gently tapping them. A cathead who cares about someone. They're not conspiring secretly against you - they're just trying to communicate that they love you! I 'm going to tell you something . B. H. Changing heads, rubbing or caring is one way cats communicate affection, trust, and love, says Dr. Humm-Beatty. This is how cats communicate their feelings in the wild. When cats shed or rub, they release pheromones from their facial odor glands. Although we can't smell these chemicals, cats think you're marked when they rub their heads and faces on us.

A cat follows its parents through the house. Image via Getty Images/Alina Rudya/Bell Collective While cats are not good at respecting personal space, their tendency to follow you everywhere - and we mean everywhere - is an indicator of a strong relationship. If your cat is following you around your house, it shows that your cat is attached to you and chooses you as his safe person, Dr. Humm-Beatyy claims. This is similar to a mother-to-child bond, where the main comfort for your cat is being close to you. In other words, it's a sign that your cat sees you as her mother in a way. It should make you feel good. A totally relaxed and belly-looking cat. Image via Getty Images/Richard Newstead When it comes to cat behavior, when a cat shines on your belly, you know it's rarely kept as a belly rubbing request.

The real reason they're rubbing their belly at you (and why they're so sensitive that you rub it in response) is because of what it means in the cat world. A cat's stomach is home to a cat's most vital organs, so they would never expose them unless they were around someone they could trust so as not to harm them. This is an inviting behavior, but ultimately expresses extreme vulnerability, says Dr. Humm-Beatty. If your cat takes this position with you, it shows that he feels safe with you. Essentially, it's a sign that your cat loves you, which you can't notice at first. Cuddling With You A cat that is affectionate with her human mother. Image via Getty Images/Rawlstock How cats look affection can be hard