Cats are not well-known.They preening for pets around your legs.They bite you when you pet them and then run away.Taking some time to learn about your cat's tendencies and proclivities when it comes to petting them will help lower your risk of upsetting the cat.The cat will love you when you do it.
Step 1: Don't take it fast.
When you see a new cat, don't just charge at it and start petting it.Cats and people don't trust each other.You are 10 times the size of the cat, and it is understandable why it might be afraid of you at first.
Step 2: Allow the cat to move towards you.
The cat will let you know when it wants your attention.When entering a room with a cat, be on the lookout for gestures that the cat wants you to pay attention to.The cat rubbing up against your legs, purring, rubbing its head or cheeks against you, sitting in your lap, or meowing at you are some of the gestures.
Step 3: It's best to start small.
It is best to start by gently scratching the top of the cat's head.Until the cat has become completely acclimatized to you and you, it is not a good idea to have full-body pets, ear scratches, or tail pets.
Step 4: Do not pet a cat on its back.
A cat will often roll on its back and expose its belly to you.Many people think this is an invitation to rub the cat's belly.The sign that the cat is showing submission to you is that it trusts you not to violate its personal space.Going for the cat's tummy is a sure way to get bitten and clawed.Most cats don't enjoy belly rubs.If a cat rolls on its back and stares at you, you will most likely be bitten or clawed if you try to pet it.
Step 5: There is an irritated kitty.
A lot of people get attacked by cats when they try to pet them.A cat doesn't mean it wants affection from you.A cat may approach you because it is hungry or it wants to play.There are a number of signs that the cat is not in the mood for affection.
Step 6: There is a process of trial and error.
There are different petting patterns for cats.Some cats like to have their ears scratched while others don't.If you want to know what your cat likes or dislikes, you need to try petting it on different spots.Pay close attention to the signals that cats make when they are happy.A cat will often guide you through the petting process, forcing its head or part of its body that it wants to pet into your hand.The pets are for the cat.
Step 7: There are zones for the cat to be in.
One of the most important communication tools is touch.There are a few places where most cats enjoy being petted universally.The top of the head between the ears, under the chin and along the cheeks are areas that most cats enjoy being petted.
Step 8: Go get the ears.
Rub and twist the cat's ears.Ear-oriented cats like to have a knuckle rubbed into their ear.Don't pull the cat hard or hurt it.
Step 9: The cat's chin and cheeks should be petted.
The scent glands on the cheeks of cats allow the cat to leave its scent on things.If you want to scratch your cat's cheeks from the whiskers back toward the tail, you can gently scratch under the jaw and along the neck.
Step 10: Try full-body pets.
Start at the crown of the cat's head and, using your open palm, pet it down its spine towards the tail.This type of petting is good for the cat, but be careful.Cats are more likely to bite or claw you if they are overstimulated.
Step 11: It's a good idea to pet the right area of your cat.
Cats like to have their backs scratched and their fur brushed.While scratching at the base of your cat's tail, use some enthusiasm.It's a good way to detect the presence of fleas, and it can make the cat feel great.The tail is a danger zone when petting cats.Unless you know your cat likes it, don't pet its tail.
Step 12: It's important to time your petting sessions correctly.
Cats are more receptive to being pet when they are relaxed.When it's convenient for you, make sure you pet your cat when it wants to.Cats are more receptive to being pet after eating, but each cat is different.It's a good idea to find a time that works best for your cat.