Posted on 10/05/2014 8:47:13 AM PDT by Fenhalls555
Lovingly stroking and snuggling your cat should be a comforting treat.
But now pet owners have been warned that cuddling their feline can cause them stress.
Research has revealed that more than half of people do not know how to cope with an anxious cat and think that petting them is the answer.
Leading cat charity, Cats Protection, asked pet owners what they knew about caring for their moggy but found too many were letting the love of their pets cloud their judgement.
Nicky Trevorrow, Cats Protections behaviour manager, said: Being held or stroked for too long can be very stressful for some cats.
Space and peace is often what they need - theyre not small furry humans so what would comfort us wont necessarily comfort them.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
my cat comes to me when I sit at the computer desk. She lies down and scratches her face on a ceramic tile that I have glued just over the edge of the desk. I pet her and she is free to leave whenever she wishes....she usually lasts about 15 minutes or so, but it is up to her and NO, she is not under stress.
He says,
“I dare you to take this Bok Choy I confiscated from the cat!”
Meh. Depends on the dog.
SOME cats. Not any we have had. If a cat wants down or not be touched, believe me, they let you know.
Exactly! It’s hard to take advantage of a cat. They will squirm out of your arms, meow in an angry way or hiss, swat at you, or in some way let you know that they don’t like what you’re doing. It would be a pretty dumb human who wouldn’t get the hint!
UNNNGH!
Don't we all already know this? I but only have to breathe wrong on my Calico (who came onto MY lap on her own!) and she is apt to try to nip at me or take a swipe at me.....Catitude!
Catitude? Retrace your steps and you will find what you did wrong. (LOL)
Oh I know what I did wrong..... I dared to breathe on her while talking to her.
In my defense, she is one of those cats that go on a tear around the house for no apparent reason. She'll also go up a sleeping cat and go all "Rocky Balboa" on them. Revenge seems to be in her heart..... scary!
With 4 felines in the house, there is always a fun time to be had! :)
LMAO @ your Post #89!
BS is right. My cat loves it.
“BS is right. My cat loves it.”
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Good for you. If we avoid anything suggested by “experts” the world would be a better place.
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LOL So true
Lol..bless him for his patience!
RE: your post: The world is upside down Why Dogs Do Not Like to be Hugged, especially this advice near the end of the article...
“Never put your face too close an unknown dog or attempt to hug it or kiss it; many dogs dislike people invading their space and may become defensive, as dogs do not hug or kiss. Rather allow the dog approach you first, sniff you and then if the dog appears friendly and the owner allows it, your best bet is to give a pat on the chest.”
Thereby looming threateningly over the strange dog with your face its closest bite target.
Um yeah. I hope no children read that one.
Goodness yes, TM. Which is why Labs make such good dogs w/ kids. Over time, our Labs would just get up and move away if a kid got to *ruff* with them. Never a growl, or snap....just avoid the situation.
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