What Do Cat Slow Blinks Mean?

A lot of memes show the squinty-eye cat face as cats being mean or judgy, but it’s quite the opposite. Those squinty eyes — aka cat slow blinks — mean they feel safe, happy, and comfy. You can even say it’s their way of saying “I love you!”

Give a cat a slow blink and see what happens. Learn more in the video below.

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