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
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 … please continue reading
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 … please continue reading
I think it useful to remind ourselves of the sort of human behaviour that is beneficial to our cat. Perhaps it is common sense but even commonsense points need to be reinforced. With respect to livestock, research has identified that … 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
LICKI Brush Kickstarter promises cat bonding without mouth fur! This will get the cat haters laughing. I am dubious about this new product. I don’t want to knock it but there is the sense that this is more about searching … please continue reading
John Bradshaw in his book The Feline Enigma Revealed believes or speculates that although we decide where to stroke our cat based upon our experiences and what we know are their preferences, most cats: “…indicate precisely where they wish to … please continue reading
There are some areas of a cat’s body which when stroked may antagonise him/her. There is a safe way to stroke a cat. Is it fair to say that some cat owners push their luck a bit when stroking and … please continue reading
In general, we should allow our cat to choose how much we caress and stroke him or her. There can be a tendency to over do it. Or there can be a tendency for cat caretakers to pet their cat … please continue reading
Through personal experience, I know where cats like to be petted (stroked, rubbed, caressed). In general, cats prefer to be petted around the head and shoulders and of course down the body but the focus is generally at the front … please continue reading
