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Although it may seem impossible, most cat owners do not know how to pet their cat. Many will be surprised to see their feline react unexpectedly by biting or scratching right in the middle of a session that they considered relaxing. However, many have been warned without knowing it. Discover in this new video by an animal expert how and where to pet a cat.

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The domestic cat is like wild felines, a solitary animal. However, domestication has encouraged this species social behavior. This means that a cat can be more or less tolerant depending on genetics, socialization and experiences. We must also know that cats dislike excessive handling. Therefore, learning to interpret feline language is key if we want to get to know our cat better, identify its tolerance threshold and have appropriate expectations when petting it. Some of the signs that a cat is happy relaxed body posture, erect ears, raised tail and head, confident walk and a vibrating tail. When you identify these body postures, you will know that your cat is relaxed, receptive and ready to be petted. You should also reassure him by creating a relaxed environment, using a high pitched and soft tone of voice and making slow and gradual approaches. Let him take the initiative and finish the session when he wants. Where should you pet a cat? Start by offering long, gentle strokes with the hair, never against the hair. Ideally, you should always follow the same direction and avoid patting hair, hitting or pinching. Even if your intentions are good in the first sessions, be careful and affectionate. Start with the head, combing the top of the head and the nape of the neck with your fingertips. You can also massage the upper and middle back, starting with the shoulder blades and finishing near the thoracic vertebrae. You can also gently scratch the cheeks and the lower part of the chin. Avoid petting the belly, tail, paws or pads. These areas are usually not to your cat's taste, and it is very likely that you will notice signs of displeasure when touching them. If you ignore them, the cat may start to increase the intensity of its warnings, such as scratching or biting. Some of the signs that a cat is angry tense body posture, ears back, a ruffled tail, tail swishing very fast tail rapid movements a ruffled coat, arch body, bristly tail, open mouth hissing and growling. If you notice any of the aforementioned signs, stop immediately. However, we must bear in mind that it is never advisable for the cat to show them. Therefore, the ideal is to gradually identify what the cat's tolerance limit is and avoid exceeding it. How to Pet a Cat to make it fall Asleep by petting it, we can help a cat relax and fall asleep peacefully. To start, go to the text box and put on the relaxing music for cats that we have prepared for you. Then you will begin to offer gentle and long caresses all over the body. It will be important to take increasingly longer breaks so that the body stops being stimulated and begins to truly rest. Finally, when the kitten is very relaxed and with its eyes closed, we will stop. Warmth, silence and music are key to making the feline feel safe and ready to sleep. What if my cat does not let me pet it? Not all cats let themselves be petted. If this is your case, you should know that the ingredients to achieve this are patience, respect and the use of positive reinforcement. Under no circumstances should we punish or scold a cat that does not want to be petted. In fact, if we observe that our cat allows itself to be petted, less is aggressive, scared, or rejects handling, we should suspect that there is a health or stress problem. We will avoid touching the cat when it is relaxed, asleep or distracted. Nor will we make sudden movements or suddenly withdraw our hands. In shy, fearful or aggressive cats, handling should always be gentle, positive and gradual. Avoid forbidden areas and use positive reinforcement to make the situation more positive. You can reinforce the cat with a very soft voice or give it a cat treat. In more serious cases, it may be necessary to use pheromones, improve the cat's well being and even consult a veterinarian. Now you know how to pet a cat, some details of feline language and what to do if a cat does not let you touch it. If you like this content, don't forget to give us a like and subscribe to our channel. Until next time, experts.