Our fluffy feline friends are aloof, yet lovable parts of our lives. We tend to shower them with attention and affection when we get the opportunity to do so.
But, contrary to what some cat-parents may think, not all cats enjoy this physical affection we so desperately want to show. So how to pet a cat?
Here’s a quick guide on how to pet a cat in such a way that will make them feel comfortable and loved.
Just like their human counterparts, cats have a very fine-tuned body language that you can use to your advantage.
Most enjoy being touched above the head, behind the ears, down the neck, and around the chin. But they tend to scurry away when you touch their tail or their back.
They often go into defensive mode due to the fact that the tummy is the most sensitive part of a cat’s body.
Cats have very unique and sensitive scent glands located on their bodies that are responsible for excreting a very lightly scented hormone which is unique to every cat. And this is the sweet spot.
If your cat is spread out in front of you start at their forehead and then gently stroke down to the base of their tail. Start lightly and then gradually increase the pressure.
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