Cats hate having their paws touched because their feet are sensitive and vulnerable. The video explains why: pain, protection instinct, lack of trust, past trauma, wrong petting technique, arthritis, and individual personality differences.
Why do cats not like having their paws touched? 1. It hurts. If they step on something sharp, their nerve pathways will be activated and they will feel pain. 2. They want to protect their nails. They are a treasure for them. They take great care of them and hide them. 3. They don't want to accept you. If the person who approaches their paws is someone they don't like, they will reject you. 4. Past trauma. If they have suffered great pain in their paws in the past, they will be especially protective of that area. 5. You are not petting them properly. You should do it with tact and gentleness, avoiding squeezing, petting them against the grain force and pulling. 6. Arthrosis is a bothersome disease that affects older cats to a greater extent. 7. Their tastes. It could simply be a matter of your feline's tastes. Until next time, experts.