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Regardless of origins, the consensus is that the slow blink—or wink—is a sign of affection and trust between cats and humans.27 giu 2022

If you see your cat winking at you it may mean that she trusts you and she’s comfortable and safe when she is with you. However, it could also mean that she has an eye infection or it may be her way of saying “Thank you for the treat/snack/toy”.

What does it mean when a cat winks at you?
Cats are sociable and affectionate animals and they can also manifest loyalty and affection to their pet parents. They have certain behaviors that humans find peculiar but if we take the time to understand it we realize that it’s just their way of communicating with us. Take for instance, when your pet cat winks at you.

If you’re a first-time cat owner, you would be a little confused or you may even think that your cat is a little naughty. For us, humans, a wink is a gesture of being flirtatious or naughtiness. So, what does it mean when a cat winks at you?

Here are some of the common reasons why a cat winks at you:

It is a cat’s way of communicating her trust and affection to you
If you notice that your cat is winking at you then you should be glad for yourself because it means that she trusts you and she’s comfortable, happy, and safe in your presence. For cat parents, this is a great milestone considering that sometimes cats tend to be aloof and indifferent. Dr. Gary Weitzman, author of the book “How to Speak Cat”, stated that a cat’s wink is a sign of friendship and trust.

Similarly, there’s a slight variation to this cat behavior, the slow blink, which is also often referred to as a cat or kitty kiss. When a cat blinks, which is to close both her eyes, it means she’s showing love to you and she’s comfortable and relaxed. This is also standard communication between cats in the wild when they trust each other and when they see that another cat doesn’t pose any threat or danger.

It could be due to their nictitating membrane
Cats have a third eyelid called the nictitating membrane which is translucent and moves diagonally from the eye’s inner corner and up across it to maintain the moistness. It helps cover the eye while allowing the cats to see because it’s semi-transparent. The membrane moves quite fast and we rarely see cats blink using it. However, there are times that one of the eyes may become drier compared to the other or there may be a trapped strand or fur which makes cats blink with their regular eyelids. As a result, if cats just blink one eye to remove a foreign particle, it may appear that they’re winking at you.

It could be that she has an eye infection or eye problem
If your cat winks at you at certain times of the day or if you notice that she’s constantly doing it then you should be wary as it may be a sign of an eye infection or other eye problems. You may try to assess it yourself or you should bring your cat to the vet at once for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Conclusion
If your cat looks and winks at you then you’re one fortunate pet parent because it probably means that she trusts you and she feels comfortable and secured with you. However, be wary if your cat repeatedly does it even though she’s just lounging in her favorite nook. The winking may also be due to her nictitating membrane or she may be experiencing an eye infection in which case you should bring her to the vet at once for immediate action.

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