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How should I pet my cat?

PoC avatarPosted on January 10, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 10, 2021

You should pet your cat with sensitivity, respect and in a limited way. Although domestic cats generally like the same areas to be petted, each individual has their natural limit to how much they will enjoy or tolerate it. You … Continue reading →

Posted in petting | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, petting a cat, petting cats

Cat petting which is too vigorous (video)

PoC avatarPosted on February 29, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 29, 2020

This video shows cat petting which is too vigorous at the outset and it gets worse at the end when the owner is way too self-indulgent. It is almost as of they are miffed that their cat is moving away … Continue reading →

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Why do cats dislike being petted on their stomach?

PoC avatarPosted on December 26, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 26, 2019

You’ll see various theories for this aspect of feline behaviour. In general, domestic cats are indeed reluctant to be petted on their stomach. I want to try and answer the question because the National Geographic’s reason is that the hair … Continue reading →

Posted in petting | Tagged belly, belly rub, petting a cat, petting cats | Leave a reply

Do cats know what kisses are?

PoC avatarPosted on November 26, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 26, 2019

Domestic cats don’t understand the full range of meanings of human kisses as humans do. For humans the kiss has considerable significance. There are a lot of connotations and underlying meanings. In fact the human kiss can mean different things … Continue reading →

Posted in petting | Tagged cat affection, human to cat relationship, kisses, loving a cat, petting a cat, petting cats | 1 Reply

Mini hand is a standard tool for petting cats in this animal hospital

PoC avatarPosted on August 30, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 30, 2019

As a standard procedure, Laurel Pet Hospital in West Hollywood have a mini hand which is affixed to a person’s finger for petting nervous cats. Available on Amazon, the mini hand is normally used to entertain people. In the video … Continue reading →

Posted in petting | Tagged animal hospital, cat personality types, petting a cat, timid cat | 1 Reply

Video supports theory that cats lick where you pet them because it stimulates desire to self-groom

PoC avatarPosted on August 19, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 19, 2019

This video supports my theory that cats often lick their fur immediately after they are petted in the exact same spot because in petting them the cat’s owner stimulates the desire in the cat to groom themselves. It is an … Continue reading →

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Seven tell-tale signs that your cat might be overstimulated

PoC avatarPosted on January 5, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 6, 2019

Overstimulation through petting is perhaps the most common cause of cat guardians and relatives being scratched or bitten by the family cat. This is innocent biting by the cat and it is not done maliciously or with intent to harm … Continue reading →

Posted in petting | Tagged petting a cat, petting cats, stroking a cat | 1 Reply

4 reasons why your cat licks herself where you have petted her

PoC avatarPosted on December 31, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 31, 2018

A few times I have endeavoured to answer the question as to why cats lick themselves where you pet them. It’s a perennial question and one which fascinates a lot of people. We don’t know for sure what the answer … Continue reading →

Posted in petting | Tagged allogrooming, cat grooming, cat scent, grooming, human to cat relationship, stroking a cat | 3 Replies

Why do cats expose their soft belly and then attack you for petting them?

PoC avatarPosted on December 7, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 7, 2018

Why do cats expose their soft belly and then attack you for petting them? Well, firstly you can’t presume that when a cat presents her belly to you that she wants it petted. Presenting the belly is a sign that … Continue reading →

Posted in petting | Tagged belly, human to cat relationship, petting a cat, petting cats | 1 Reply

Men should pet their cats super gently and slowly

PoC avatarPosted on December 4, 2016 by Michael BroadDecember 4, 2016

Perhaps against instincts men should pet their cats with slow hand and arm movements and gently. This sort of stuff is not mentioned on the internet. As far as I can tell no one searches for information about the specifics … Continue reading →

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