I have to watch my sisters cats while she's off at school, but I'm not sure how cats like to be rubbed. I have a big G.S. dog so I'm used to full out scratching. Help!!
Cats like to be gentely petted, unlike dogs. Don't rub them the opposite way their fur grows-this ticks them off!
Rubbing this way generates static in the fur, which is very uncomfortable (imagine electric shocks going down your back-yikes!) Before petting the cats, hold out your hand; some like to sniff you a little (mine does). Let them come to you (rubbing is a good sign), this means they WANT to be touched. Cats are loving animals, and are not indepentdent and unaffectionate as some dogowners tend to say (no offense.). Get to know your sister's cats before getting to close to them, some can be defensive with strangers (swatting?) or will run away.
Most cats like their head and back to be petted for starters, then get to the tummy and paws if their sweet. If they grab your hands, start playing, or nibbling stop-this is their way of objection. Under their chin is a great place too, but the most important of all is to get to know them! All cats are different!
Cats usually like to be scratched behind the ears and under their chins. When I am scratching my cat in the right spot he will lean into where I am scratching and almost fall over. Other than that many cats will start playing and biting if you rub their tummies. Just listen and feel for purring and then you will know the cat likes what you are doing.
Don't "rub" or "full out scratch" the cat! It creates static in their fur and it's very uncomfortable for them. Most cats love having their heads and behind their ears scratched gently, or petted lightly. Some of them are actually sensitive to being tickled or scratched on certain parts of their bodies, so if it objects, stop doing it.
well the best thing i would do to not get bit is petting him forward on his back or if the cat's nice, the belly. But if u dont know..i would pet him on the back like rub his back..enjoy
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Cats like to be gentely petted, unlike dogs. Don't rub them the opposite way their fur grows-this ticks them off!
Rubbing this way generates static in the fur, which is very uncomfortable (imagine electric shocks going down your back-yikes!) Before petting the cats, hold out your hand; some like to sniff you a little (mine does). Let them come to you (rubbing is a good sign), this means they WANT to be touched. Cats are loving animals, and are not indepentdent and unaffectionate as some dogowners tend to say (no offense.). Get to know your sister's cats before getting to close to them, some can be defensive with strangers (swatting?) or will run away.
Most cats like their head and back to be petted for starters, then get to the tummy and paws if their sweet. If they grab your hands, start playing, or nibbling stop-this is their way of objection. Under their chin is a great place too, but the most important of all is to get to know them! All cats are different!
Good luck!
Always,
MeowMeow
Cats usually like to be scratched behind the ears and under their chins. When I am scratching my cat in the right spot he will lean into where I am scratching and almost fall over. Other than that many cats will start playing and biting if you rub their tummies. Just listen and feel for purring and then you will know the cat likes what you are doing.
Don't "rub" or "full out scratch" the cat! It creates static in their fur and it's very uncomfortable for them. Most cats love having their heads and behind their ears scratched gently, or petted lightly. Some of them are actually sensitive to being tickled or scratched on certain parts of their bodies, so if it objects, stop doing it.
First, be gentle, as cats are fragile. Just experiment scratching the stomach, behind the ears. See what the cat likes. All cats are different.
well the best thing i would do to not get bit is petting him forward on his back or if the cat's nice, the belly. But if u dont know..i would pet him on the back like rub his back..enjoy