如何向貓道歉

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如果你做了一些冒犯了你的貓的事，現(xiàn)在它甚至不讓你接近它，你該如何和你的貓和好如初呢？下面這篇文章不僅會告訴你如何向你的貓道歉，而且還會告訴你如何安全地道歉，這樣你就不會被抓狂的貓抓傷了。

1. Choose a good time to apologize. 選擇一個道歉的好時機(jī)。

If your cat is visibly angry， you will need to give her some time before you try to approach her and apologize. Approaching too soon may result in getting scratched1. Try not to wait too long to apologize， however. Instead， approach the cat as soon as she appears calmer. You can also approach a frightened cat， but do so with caution. If your cat keeps running away from you， consider leaving behind a small treat in a place she can find. This will let her know that you are sorry and still care about her.

如果你的貓顯然很生氣，你在試圖接近它并道歉之前，需要給它一些時間。過早接近可能會導(dǎo)致你被抓傷。然而，盡量也不要等太久才道歉。只要貓看起來比較平靜了，你就可以接近它了。你也可以接近一只受驚嚇的貓，但要小心行事。如果你的貓一直想要逃離你，可以考慮在它能找到的地方留下一點(diǎn)零食。這會讓它知道你的歉意，以及你仍然關(guān)心它。

2. Take note of your cats body language. 注意你的貓的肢體語言。

Your cats body language will tell you what sort of mood your cat is in. If your cat is too angry or upset， your apology will mean nothing to him or her and will most likely result in you getting slapped2 across the face.

你的貓的肢體語言會告訴你它是什么樣的心情。如果你的貓?zhí)鷼饣蛐臒┮鈦y，你的道歉對它來說毫無意義，而且很可能導(dǎo)致你的臉挨上一巴掌。

Watch the tail. The tail is the most expressive part of a cats body， and is a good indicator3 of your cats mood. Unlike dogs， cats do not “wag4” their tails when they are happy. If the tail is pointing up， with the tip slightly curled to the side， your cat is content and safe to approach. If your cat is twitching5 or thumping6 her tail， then do not approach your cat. She is angry.

注意貓的尾巴。尾巴是貓身體最富表現(xiàn)力的地方，是貓心情的晴雨表。與狗不同的是，貓?jiān)诟吲d的時候不會“搖尾巴”。如果尾巴是豎起來的，尖端稍微向側(cè)面卷曲，你的貓就是心滿意足的，可以安全地接近。如果你的貓正在抽動或拍打尾巴，那么不要靠近你的貓。它正在氣頭上。

Observe the ears. A cats ears are very expressive， and will also help you determine how she is feeling. In general， if the ears are up， the cat is happy. If the ears are turned back， do not approach your cat. She is deeply offended and angry. Give her some time. If your cats ears are pressed back flat against the skull， she might be feeling scared. You can still approach your cat， but do it slowly and carefully.

觀察貓的耳朵。貓的耳朵很有表現(xiàn)力，也會幫助你確定它的感受。一般來說，如果耳朵豎起來了，那么貓很高興。如果貓的耳朵向后轉(zhuǎn)，那么不要靠近你的貓。它非常地生氣。給它一些時間。如果你的貓的耳朵朝著腦袋壓低，它可能是在害怕。你仍然可以接近你的貓，但要緩慢而小心。

Take note of your cats eyes. If a cats pupil7 is very large， she may be afraid. It could also mean that it is just dark in the room. If a cats pupils are narrow， she may be angry. It could also mean that the lighting is very bright.

注意你貓的眼睛。如果貓的瞳孔很大，可能是它害怕，也可能只是因?yàn)榉块g黑暗。如果貓的瞳孔很窄，可能是它在生氣，也可能是因?yàn)楣饩€明亮。

Look at your cats fur and claws. Is the fur standing on end？ If so， your cat may be frightened. If the claws are extended， use extreme caution. Cats are fast， and your cat may be preparing to strike.

注意你的貓的毛皮和爪子。毛豎起來了嗎？如果是這樣，你的貓可能是在害怕。如果爪伸出來了，則要格外小心。貓的動作很快，你的貓可能準(zhǔn)備攻擊。

3. Determine the offense. 確定你的貓不高興的原因。

What did you do to make your cat so mad at you？ Did you make fun of her？ Step on her tail？ Knowing what you did wrong will help you decide how to approach your cat. It will also help you decide how to go about apologizing to him or her.

你做了什么讓你的貓這么生氣？你取笑它了嗎？踩到了它的尾巴？知道你做錯了什么會幫助你決定如何接近你的貓，也會幫助你決定如何向它道歉。

If you offended your cat by making fun of her， you will probably have to offer some treats and praise. If you accidentally stepped on your cats tail or startled her by dropping a pot， a simple cuddle8 may be all that is needed.

如果是因?yàn)槟闳⌒δ愕呢堃虼嗣胺噶怂?，你可能要給它一些食物和表揚(yáng)。如果你不小心踩到了貓的尾巴，或者摔了個罐子嚇了它一跳，那么只需要簡單的擁抱就可以了。

4. Walk slowly to your cat. 慢慢靠近你的貓。

If your cat runs away from you， she may be still be angry， upset， or frightened. Do not chase after your cat. Instead， try again a few minutes later. This will reassure9 your cat that you wont do anything to further harm or annoy her.

如果你的貓從你身邊跑開，它可能還是在生氣、沮喪或害怕。不要追趕你的貓，而是幾分鐘后再試一次。這會消除你的貓的疑慮，讓它知道你不會做任何事情來進(jìn)一步傷害或騷擾它。

Tell her “Im sorry”. You may even use your cats name. Make sure that you are using a soft， calm voice， with a slightly higher pitch10 than usual. Your cat may not necessarily understand your words， but she will understand your tone.

告訴它“對不起”。你甚至可以呼喚你的貓的名字。一定要用柔和的、平靜的聲音，音調(diào)比平常稍微高一點(diǎn)。你的貓不一定能聽懂你的話，但是它能理解你的語調(diào)。

5. Stroke11 your cat gently in her favorite spots. 輕輕地?fù)崦愕呢堊钕矚g被撫摸的地方。

Make sure that you take note of your cats mood. If your cat appears angry or upset， then do not pet her.

一定要注意你的貓咪的心情，如果你的貓看起來生氣或煩躁，就不要撫摸它。

Scratch your cat behind the ear. An even better place would be the area between your cats eye and ear. Use the tip of your finger and slowly smooth over the fine hairs there. Scratch your cat under the cheek and against the cheek. She may even forgive you for your offense and start rubbing against your hand. Stroke your cats head， back， and chest. Keep in mind， however， that not all cats enjoy being petted in these areas. Watch your cats body language carefully while doing these.

撓你貓的耳朵后面。一個更好的地方是貓眼和耳朵之間的區(qū)域。用你的指尖慢慢地?fù)崞侥抢锏募?xì)毛。撓你貓的臉頰下面和臉頰上。它甚至可以放棄對你的攻擊，開始蹭你的手。輕撫貓的頭部、背部和胸部。然而，請記住，并非所有的貓都喜歡被碰觸這些地方。做以上這些時，注意你的貓的肢體語言。

6. Play with your cat. 和你的貓一起玩耍。

Your cat could be upset with you because you have not been spending enough time with her. If your cat is more energetic， you could consider playing with her.

你的貓可能會因?yàn)槟銢]有陪它足夠長的時間而煩惱。如果你的貓更精力充沛，你可以考慮和它一起玩。

Toss a piece of crumpled up paper towards your cat. You can also use a toy mouse instead. Purchase a laser pointer and point the laser on a spot on the wall or the floor. Once your cat is paying attention to the red dot， move the laser around. She may even try running after the laser. Play with your cat using a cat teaser12. A cat teaser is a long， flexible stick with some feathers or string attached to one end. Some teasers also have a bell. Hold the teaser by one end and wave the decorated end near your cats paws. Gently flick it upward—she may try to jump up to catch it.

扔一個紙團(tuán)給你的貓。你也可以用玩具老鼠來代替。買一個激光筆并將激光指向墻上或地板上。一旦你的貓注意到了紅點(diǎn)，你就移動激光。它也許會試著追逐光點(diǎn)。用逗貓棒和你的貓一起玩。逗貓棒是一種長而柔韌的棍子，一端附有一些羽毛或細(xì)繩。有些逗貓棒上也有鈴鐺。握住逗貓棒的一端，在你貓的爪子附近揮舞有裝飾物的另一端。輕輕地向上搖動，貓就可能會跳起來抓它。

7. Give your cat what he or she wants， within reason. 在合理的情況下，給你的貓它想要的東西。

Cats can get upset if they dont get what they want. Sometimes， what they want is simple and harmless—such as sitting on that fluffy13 pillow. Other times， what they want could be harmful， such as a portion of your dinner. Some human foods can be very bad for your cats health. If what the cat wanted was harmless， you could relent14 and let your cat have it. If what your cat wants could be dangerous， then offer your cat something else instead.

貓如果不能得到它們想要的東西就會心煩意亂。有時，它們想要的是簡單而無害的，比如想要坐在蓬松的枕頭上。有些時候，它們想要的可能是有害的，比如你晚餐的一部分。有些人類的食物對貓的健康有害。如果貓想要的東西是無害的，你可以寬容地讓你的貓擁有它。如果你的貓想要的東西是有害的，那么就給你的貓一些別的東西來替代。

8. Leave a cat treat surprise for your cat. 給你的貓一把零食。

Treat your cat with some special food. Does your cat have a favorite flavor of cat food？ If you feed your cat different flavors， choose her favorite one， and serve it during feeding time.

用一些特殊的食物招待你的貓。你的貓有喜歡的口味嗎？如果你給貓喂不同的口味，選擇它喜歡的，在喂食的時候喂給他。

Be sure to leave it in a place you know where she will be able to find it. If the cat is ready to forgive you， she will come over to you and eat the treats. At this time， you may try to pet your cat behind the ear （or any other favorite spot）. If your cat does not approach you， leave the treats on the floor and step away. Do not take the treats away—this will only disappoint your cat.

要放在一個你知道貓能找到的地方。如果貓準(zhǔn)備原諒你，它會過來找你吃點(diǎn)心。在這個時候，你可以試著輕撫你貓的耳朵后面（或者其他任何它喜歡的地方）。如果你的貓不靠近你，你就把食物放在地板上，然后走開。不要把吃的拿走，這只會讓你的貓失望。

9. Give your cat a toy. 給你的貓一個玩具。

If your cat is interested in cat toys， you can buy a new toy and give it to her. You may leave the toy on the ground and back away， or you can toss the toy. This depends on how your cat likes to play with toys. Keep in mind that not every cat likes to play， especially older ones.

如果你的貓對貓玩具感興趣，你可以買一個新玩具送給它。你可以把玩具放在地上然后后退，或者你可以拋玩具給貓。這取決于你的貓有多喜歡玩玩具。記住，不是每只貓都喜歡玩，尤其是年紀(jì)大的貓。

You can make your own catnip15 toy by cutting a small square from fabric16 and putting a spoonful of dried catnip in the center. You can also make another catnip toy by stuffing a sock with some cotton and adding a spoonful of dried catnip. Tie the sock off with some string.

你可以自己做貓薄荷玩具，把布料裁成一個小正方形，中間放一勺干貓薄荷。你也可以把棉花塞進(jìn)襪子里，然后加一勺干貓薄荷，來做個貓薄荷玩具。用繩子把襪子系上。