Humour
5 Overlooked Lessons I Learned From My Cat
The kitty customs you never thought to embrace
From their sandpaper tongues to their switchblade toe-beans, we all love our kitty companions. Just this morning, I awoke to the sight of my cat’s tiny pink butthole in front of my face, as the wee moggie plonked down on my chest and faced the other direction. I’ve read that this behaviour means he trusts me. He trusts me so much that he’s willing to let me watch his six. Up close.
Now, you’ve probably read more than one article on what cats can teach us: How to be zen like a cat. How to lie in a sunbeam and forget that the world exists. How to calm yourself through grooming and self-care. How to be dignified and aloof.
But there are a few things my cat has been trying to teach me that might not have made it onto those other listsicles. These are my favourite five:
1. Tongue baths are the best baths
Forget your tub and loofah. Throw away that eye-stinging soap. Cats don’t take showers, and neither should you.
Instead, just settle down and lick yourself clean. You can do it anywhere at any time. On the sofa. On the bed. In front of your party guests. Bath time is when you make it.
