I've been using this technique on my cat for a long time. For example, when something scares her, like fireworks in the street, she looks at me with her eyes wi

I've been using this technique on my cat for a long time. For example, when something scares her, like fireworks in the street, she looks at me with her eyes wide open. In response, I slowly narrowing my eyes to let her know that I am relaxed and she immediately calms down.