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Hi everyone, welcome back to our
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channel. Today we're going to tackle a
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very common question that many cat
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owners have asked themselves. Why do
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cats seem to ignore me sometimes? First
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of all, it's essential to understand
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that cats are individuals with their own
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unique personalities and preferences.
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Just like humans, they can be moodier at
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times, and there could be several
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reasons behind this behavior. One reason
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is that cats value their alone time.
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They're natural predators and in the
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wild they need time to rest, hunt, or
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simply observe their surroundings
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without being disturbed. Your home might
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not provide them with enough stimulation
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or opportunities for solitary
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activities. Another possible explanation
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is that your cat has learned to
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associate human interaction with
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negative experiences. Perhaps you've
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been scolding or punishing your cat for
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misbehaving, which can make them fearful
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of your presence. Or maybe they've
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experienced a traumatic event in the
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past leading them to be echo wary of
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being touched or petted. Cats have sent
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glands located on their faces, cheeks,
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and paws, and they may use these to mark
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their territory. When you approach or
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touch them without respecting their
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personal space, it can be overwhelming
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for them. They might feel like you're
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encroaching on their territory, leading
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them to withdraw and ignore you. Your
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cat's attention span is also another
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crucial factor. Cats have short
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attention spans compared to humans and
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prefer activities that sty mulate their
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natural hunting instincts such as
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chasing toys or observing prey. If
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they're not receiving enough mental and
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physical stimulation, they might appear
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disinterested in interacting with you.
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It's also possible that your cat is
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simply feeling stressed or overwhelmed
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due to changes in their environment,
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such as a new pet or family member,
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changes in your work schedule, or even a
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move to a new home. Cats are highly
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sensitive creatures and can pick up on
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subtle cues from their surrounding. GS.
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The good news is that you can encourage
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your cat to interact with you more by
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providing them with the right
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environment, including plenty of toys,
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scratching posts, and climbing
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structures. You can also try different
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types of play and interaction, such as
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laser pointers or feather wands, which
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stimulate their natural hunting
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instincts. Lastly, it's essential to
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respect your cat's boundaries and not
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force interaction when they're not in
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the mood. This means giving them space,
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letting them eye, initiate contact, and
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avoiding punishment or scolding for
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ignoring you. That's all for today's
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video, folks. I hope this helps you
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understand why your cat might seem to
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ignore you sometimes. If you have any
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questions or comments in the section
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below, please don't hesitate to share
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them. Thanks for watching and we'll see
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you in the next video.
