The Feline Philosophy Understanding Why Cats Prefer Harmony Over ConquestAs any cat...

The Feline Philosophy
Understanding Why Cats Prefer
Harmony Over ConquestAs any
cat lover knows our feline
friends are notorious for
their independence and
aloofness But have you ever
stopped to think about why
they tend to avoid
confrontations and instead opt
for a peaceful coexistence The
answer lies in the vestige of
their natural instinctsIn the
wild cats are solitary hunters
that rely on stealth and
strategy to catch their prey
They dont need to fight to
show dominance or assert their
authority as this would only
put them at risk of injury or
distraction from their primary
goal survival Instead they
focus on staking their
territory by marking it with
their scent and warning other
cats to stay awayDomesticated
cats have inherited this trait
and their preference for
nonconfrontational behavior is
a remnant or vestige of their
wild ancestry Theyve learned
that conflicts are often more
costly than the benefits
gained from winning so they
opt for avoidance rather than
confrontationThis philosophy
is reflected in their body
language When faced with
another cat a domesticated cat
will often exhibit behaviors
such as1 Freezing A cat will
stop moving and freeze in
place hoping to appear
invisible or nonthreatening2
Submission They may lower
their ears tail and posture
signaling surrender and
disengagement from the
situation3 Avoidance Cats will
go to great lengths to avoid
eye contact or direct
interaction with another cat
choosing instead to retreat or
redirect their attentionIn
some cases a cat may even
exhibit what appears to be
fear or submission when
confronted by another cat
However this is not
necessarily a sign of true
fear but rather a calculated
decision to prioritize
avoidance over confrontationSo
the next time you witness two
cats avoiding each other or
exhibiting seemingly
submissive behavior remember
that theyre simply adhering to
their natural instincts and
prioritizing harmony over
conflict After all in the
feline world its often better
to be a master of stealth and
strategy than a warrior
looking for battleTakeaway
Cats prefer nonconfrontational
interactions because theyve
inherited this trait from
their wild ancestors By
understanding and respecting
this vestige of their natural
instincts we can better
appreciate the unique
personalities and quirks of
our feline friends

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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