Every cat has their favourite way of being petted so find and deliver it to make them happy
You’d agree that it is the sworn duty of all cat caregivers to keep their cat safe and make them happy. Those are the two goals and the former precedes …
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Infographic on “Why does a cat like being stroked?”
Because of her early days experiences, a kitten equates being provided for with her mother. As the human caregiver continues to provide for the now adult cat, the cat relates …
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Gentle petting and speaking to shelter cats reduces stress, improves their health and adoptability
It’s been found that when shelter cats are gently petted and talked to their chances of developing an upper respiratory infection are reduced. They are healthier because their immune system …
3 reasons why your cat bites you during petting
I can think of three reasons why a domestic cat might bite their owner during petting. The first is often discussed which is that domestic cats can be overstimulated by …
Stroke your cat with the back of your hand
This is a little tip that occurred to me this morning, on Christmas Day 2020. Happy Christmas by the way (an odd Christmas due to the pandemic). Try stroking your …
The pleasure of being touched by us is the main reason why cats like to be stroked
“The ritual of cat owners stroking their cat and their cat asking to be stroked and petted is a bonding process based upon mutually delivering pleasure to each other through …
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Do cats know that hugs and kisses are a sign of affection?
Do cats know that hugs and kisses are a sign of affection? As both hugs and kisses are not part of the domestic cats natural range of behaviours they’ll have …
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Why does the stray cat I’m petting try to reach my face?
This is another question on Quora.com. The answer is quite straightforward. The cat you are petting is much smaller than you. The cat regards you as another cat and she …
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