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 … please continue reading
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 … please continue reading
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 … please continue reading
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. … please continue reading
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 … please continue reading
