touching cat – Michael Broad

For humans and cats touching is very important

April 9, 2024 by Michael Broad

I’m going to refer to a study which starts off with the words, “Receiving touch is of critical importance”. The words at the end of the study are as follows: “In conclusion, we show clear evidence that such interventions are beneficial across a large number of both physical and mental health outcomes”. This applies …

Why does my cat’s back twitch or ripple when I touch it?

May 15, 2023 by Michael Broad

If your cat is clearly healthy as observed in a non-expert’s way, it is not abnormal or a sign of a health problem if their back ripples when gently touched. It is more likely to happen if your cat is unaware of what is going on. It simply means that your cat is slightly …