Cat asks to have his head petted. Why do cats like this so much?
This cat asks to have his head rubbed by going up on his hind legs and rubbing his head with his paws.
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The transfer of antibiotic resistant bugs in saliva from pet to person
There’s a report out online about the dangers of antibiotic resistant bugs being transferred from cats and dogs to their owners via saliva. The theory is as follows. The overprescription of antibiotics for pets can result in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). … Continue reading →
Overstimulated cat (video)
The classic overstimulated cat. I am sure that the woman did this intentionally. She videoed herself at the same time. She knew her cat’s response. It varies of course. Some cats are more tolerant while others will become overstimulated quite … Continue reading →
Seven tell-tale signs that your cat might be overstimulated
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 →
Why do cats expose their soft belly and then attack you for petting them?
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 →
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 to be learned by the cat for them to be … Continue reading →
Why do cats go crazy when you scratch them at the base of their tail?
Why do cats go crazy when you scratch them at the base of their tail? Some cats also go crazy when you pat them firmly at the base of their tail. It depends upon the cat. This is the main … Continue reading →
Domestic Cats Are Small Predators and We Are Large Predators
It is useful to remind ourselves that humans are super-predators and much larger than domestic cats, who we all know are predators themselves. It is unnatural for predators of different species to live together. From the cat’s perspective they are … Continue reading →
Why Do Cats Lick Where You Pet Them?
Domestic cats lick their coat where you have petted them because you have disturbed their coat and they want to put it back to the way it was, mainly in respect of removing the scent and oils deposited on it. … Continue reading →
Rabies alert because woman pets a stray cat
In countries where there is rabies, unless you are engaged in TNR work and know the cats and are an experienced feral cat handler, don’t pet stray or feral cats because they are unsocialised. They might become anxious when petted … Continue reading →