Posted on 10/08/2013 10:23:25 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows
If you really love your cat, don’t stroke it.
Researchers say that the pets become stressed if they’re constantly petted.
Animal behaviour experts discovered that cats released hormones linked to anxiety when they were handled by humans.
In fact, the tests appeared to show that no cats enjoyed being stroked.
Some were prepared to tolerate it – but they were the individuals that showed the highest levels of distress.
The researchers concluded that genuine cat lovers should avoid constantly petting their feline friends to spare their feelings.
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The research also dispelled the popular belief that cats are solitary creatures who struggle to live happily together in groups.
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AFAIK, it’s just called rippled plastic. I’ll bet that Lowe’s or Home Depot could help you.
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