Why cats need full-body contact

Do you know which moment we are talking about?! When you're sprawled out on the sofa or bed, your purring comrade seems to have a special sensor, so he'll be right there, lying on or next to you. So that his whole body can touch you.

The following shows that why the cat needs this form of physical contact. Be forewarned, this is one of the cutest things cats do, and further proof that they feel just as deeply for their owners, as dogs do..

Why cats crave this form of physical contact

Cats have an average body temperature of 38.3-39 ̊C, so they are constantly looking for warm places to maintain this temperature. That’s why they suffer less in the summer despite their fur, and why they lie on sunlit patches in the home. And that’s why they lie on you. The body heat of a loved one is a very precious thing for a cat. However, the fact that the cat is lying on top of you is more than just a desire for warmth. Because if she didn’t trust you and didn’t love you, she wouldn’t sleep with you.

And here we come to the second reason: cats need full-body contact because you provide security. Watch any wildlife documentary and you will see the lions and wolves cuddling up with their family members. This strengthens the bond between them and increases their sense of security. So full-body contact is one of the sweetest things your cat can give you, one of the deepest love messagethat says: you reassure me, I trust you, you make me feel safe.

And what if your cat just looks instead of cuddles?

As you know, no two cats are the same; some cats, because of past traumas or just their personality, are content to be near you and watch what you are doing. And there’s nothing wrong with that either, if your cat friend seems healthy apart from that. If he’s not aggressive when you try to contact him, he doesn’t spend most of his time hiding, and his appetite is fine.

If you have gone from a cuddly cat to a standoffish cat overnight, you may want to take him to the vet. It could be that the change is due to age, but it could also be due to a health reason.