How To Tell If Your Cat Wants To Play With You?

Cats are playful by nature. Like humans, they also want attention from people, especially from their owners. There are times that they want to play but sometimes, you don't realize what they want to do. 

It's either because you're busy or you just have no idea that your cat is giving you a hint.

In this article, we tell you 4 signs on how to tell if your cat wants to play with you. But before we begin, don’t forget to like and subscribe.

1. Posture

One way to know that your cat wants to play is through its posture. It tries to communicate with you through body language. 

Most of the time, when your cat's head is raised high while facing you, it means that it is happy or in a friendly mood. 

Sometimes, it also tends to roll around its belly to tell you that it wants to play. On the other hand, if your cat's head is raised down or in a bell-shaped form and tries to appear small, it can be an indication that it is not happy or feeling well.

2. Meowing

Another way for your cat to get your attention for playtime is by meowing. It could be louder than usual, making sure that you hear it. 

You will be able to figure out if your cat is meowing for that particular reason because it would show you happy, playful behavior.

Furthermore, If it's meowing with its tail erected, then it's more likely a sign of a positive and friendly mood, ready for playtime. 

Meowing can also mean other things, such as pain, and sadness, and it usually comes with a low-energy appearance.

3. Pawing/Nudging

These are two of the most obvious things cats do when they want to play with their fur parent. Reaching you with its paw and nudging its head on you is their way of seeking comfort and attention for play. 

It can also be an indication that it's hungry. Maybe you forgot to feed him! Well, if you didn't, then it's more likely a playtime invitation.

4. Distracting You

Cats may also do some silly things to get your attention such as running around, scratching things, hopping from one place to another, and many more. 

And if he does these things near you, then he most likely wants you to join him for playing. 

Your cat will do something that would distract you and attend to him. At that point, your cat tends to be very energetic and active. 

As a cat owner, you know your cat more than anyone. You should know every message it is trying to convey by looking into its eyes, checking on its behavior, and observing its movements, Although, sometimes they do act weird, and you may be unsure of what it tries to tell you. 

However, as you spend more quality time with your cat, you become more familiar with its behavior and it will be easier for you to detect cues.