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Do you speak to your pet like it's a baby ?
I have to say I certainly don't speak to my cat like that. But just wandered down to the mini supermarket to get some eggs, and heard a woman speak to her poodle who was out in the front garden - she was saying in a really stupid simpering voice, "C'mon then, come to Mummy. Is little baby coming to his Mummy for a little cuddle then"
I got to wondering how others speak to their pets, if indeed, they speak to them at all.
The cat doesn't respond to her name being called, but if I shout "Are you hungry ?" she comes belting back from wherever, at a rate of knots. Those are words she recognises. So I've decided that will be her name from now on when I call her. .
I got to wondering how others speak to their pets, if indeed, they speak to them at all.
The cat doesn't respond to her name being called, but if I shout "Are you hungry ?" she comes belting back from wherever, at a rate of knots. Those are words she recognises. So I've decided that will be her name from now on when I call her. .
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I also say "hello baby" if they come in from outside, or if they're waiting for me when I get home. To me, they are like my children, as I can't have any myself, so they're the next best thing.
One of my cats even has a chat with me, where I talk, she miaows back and me and so on.
They understand certain words like chicken, biscuits and milk. (Cat milk)
They certainly do
I do speak to Amber, but it's normally sensible things like, "God, what a day, puss. Good to be back home. What's your day been like ?" - of course she doesn't understand, but she looks sympathetic - bit like you speak to yours CBFreak :kitty:
Though I live alone I do talk to her (quite normally!) as I feel its important for her to know what I sound like in case I ever do need to roam the streets calling for her, I also say her name a lot when giving her treats.
When blowing a raspberry on their tummies it's hard to talk of day to day things it has to be baby talk !
I am friendly with all cats - i wave over enthusiastically and sometimes i do say hi. They must think i am insane. I do talk a bit to the neighbours cat when i see her because she is a lovely little thing.
I am very bad with my actual Cat. In part due to my huge love for him and also my general love of cats. But i am battling infertility so right now my cat Salem is in a way my baby. I am not ashamed to be a cat mommy. I love him to bits and having him around is great comfort in times i feel down because of my condition. Giving him a cuddle or kiss makes me feel so much better. When he is asleep sometimes i cradle him in my arms like i would a baby. It is a way of me coping.
Of course i talk to him , my fiance does the same. Him in a mushy baby voice not so much. I talk to him a normal voice as well however most of the time.
Most cat owners talk to their cats they have to when telling them off for example just general comments such as 'Salem, there is your food' for example.
Why have a pet if there is no communication at all. They are a huge part of the family after all.
Glad im not the only one! Mines not got much fur on his belly and loves a raspberry
I talk to him normally when im alone as hes company. He knows key words but ignores anything else.
But if i say gobbledygook in a higher pitched voice he loves it! He gets all excited amd playful when i do baby talk that isnt real words.
I dont do it in front of other people though.
I'm not entirely sure she took it all on-board (and, besides, I'm not sure she can hold a screwdriver or paintbrush properly) but I suspect that the most important thing is to make a pet feel like they're "involved" in whatever is going on around them and that's probably the best reason to talk to them.
And when I speak to my baby in baby speak my cat gives me a superb "WTF is wrong with you?!" look.
Generally when I get home from work he appears like the witch in Chorlton and the Wheelies and squeaks.
Me - Alright little mate
Him - Squeak
Me - Have you been good
Him - Squeak
Me - Have you been fed (whilst giving him a stroke)
Him - Squeak
Me - Is that so, mum has been starving you, isn't she evil, come on lets see what we can find. (Picks him up and we bash faces)
Him - Purr
OH (on entering the house) - don't feed the cat he's been fed plenty today already!!
Repeat on a daily basis:p