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

PoC avatarPosted on January 19, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 19, 2021

I have my own answer on this but before I put pen to paper I decided to do a bit of research but couldn’t find a decent answer. Lots of words written but no clarity and really no definitive answer. … Continue reading →

Posted in allogrooming | Tagged allogrooming, belly, belly rub, human to cat relationship, petting a cat, petting cats | Leave a reply

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

3 reasons why your cat bites you during petting

PoC avatarPosted on January 7, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 8, 2021

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 petting whereby the cat interprets it as play and, as … Continue reading →

Posted in cat aggression | Tagged cat aggression, cat biting, human to cat relationship, interacting with your cat, petting a cat, reasons for cat aggression, respect the cat

Stroke your cat with the back of your hand

PoC avatarPosted on December 25, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 25, 2020

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 cat with the back of your hand. This is something … Continue reading →

Posted in stroking and petting | Tagged human to cat relationship, interspecies friendships, petting a cat, petting cats, stroking a cat

Reason why robotic cats and dogs are so successful with the right person

PoC avatarPosted on December 20, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 20, 2020

Realistic, high quality robotic cats and dogs have been around for quite a long time now. It’s interesting that you could claim that robotic cats and dogs are better than the real thing with the right person. I don’t know … Continue reading →

Posted in robotic cats | Tagged cat caregiver, cat ownership, elderly people health benefits, petting a cat, robotic cat | Leave a reply

How to communicate with cats

PoC avatarPosted on December 6, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 6, 2020

The best way to communicate with domestic cats is through your entire body language coupled with touch. Body language and gentle petting (stroking normally) is a language which domestic cats understand very well. Speaking to cats can also help but … Continue reading →

Posted in allogrooming | Tagged allogrooming, anxiety, cuddle, human to cat relationship, petting a cat, petting cats, rhythms

Ear massage your cheetah

PoC avatarPosted on October 2, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 2, 2020

Have you tried this one? The lady in the video calls it ear massaging. It seems she’s rubbing the area just below the ear and above the eyes on both sides. The cheetah purrs contentedly. In case you wondered whether … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheetah | Tagged cat purr, cheetah, cheetah behavior, petting a cat | Leave a reply

Can I touch my cat’s whiskers?

PoC avatarPosted on September 15, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 15, 2020

The question is for non-expert cat owners. Yes, you can touch your cat’s whiskers as much as you like. In fact you can stroke the side of your cat’s face which means that you will brush against her whiskers. Cats … Continue reading →

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Brushing a cat with a toothbrush reminds them of mother’s tongue

PoC avatarPosted on August 31, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 31, 2020

Another trend has started up on the Chinese social media website TikTok. You know the website that President Trump wants to shut down or be taken over by an American company as he can’t trust them. TickTok is in the … Continue reading →

Posted in grooming/stroking | Tagged allogrooming, bonding, brushing cats, cat brush, cat caregiving, petting a cat | Leave a reply

My cat is aggressive towards my child

PoC avatarPosted on March 20, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 20, 2020

Some moms are concerned that their cat is aggressive towards their child. They are looking for answers. The key point is that domestic cats don’t randomly attack people in the home for no reason. And it unlikely that a cat … Continue reading →

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