Narrowing your eyes can help build a bond with your cat, study suggests

Researchers found that the technique mimics what is known as a cat smile (Nick Ansell/PA)

Scientists have discovered narrowing your eyes is the best way to build a rapport with cats.

In a study by the universities of Portsmouth and Sussex, researchers found that the technique mimics what is known as a cat smile – referred to as a ‘slow blink’ – and it appears to make the human more attractive to the cat.