Annoying thing your cat might do is actually sign they love you – The Mirror

Every cat owner wonders what's going on inside their pet's head, but the answer could be much easier to understand than first imagined, as many animals show their emotions through their body language14:17, 08 Aug 2024Updated 14:45, 08 Aug 2024Cats have their own secret love language (stock)(Image: Getty Images/Westend61)You can spend hours telling your cat just how much you love them - all while knowing you'll never hear it back.However, cats have their own way of showing their affection and appreciation toward their owners - but they can be easily missed if you don't know what you're looking for.Letting you in on their 'secret' language, Cali Cat Crew on TikTok shared the five signs your cat loves you and has accepted you as part of their colony. Sharing one of the biggest indicators, the video says: "They follow you to the bathroom."Cat ancestors were desert animals and their natural instinct tells them water is scary. So your cat doesn't trust you going into the most terrifying room in your house alone." But that's not all because if your cat licks you, they could be trying to show dominance over you by grooming you.The video adds: "Your cat licks you because they think you are a low-ranking cat in their colony." If your cat does zoomies when you get home, they're likely celebrating your safe return from 'hunting' for the colony. "Cats don't think we go to work to pay their bills," the video says. "They actually think we are out hunting for food.READ MORE: 'My friend named