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Want to show your cat affection? Think twice before stroking it [truncated]
Daily Mail [UK] ^
| 7 October 2013
| Victoria Woollaston
Posted on 10/08/2013 10:23:25 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows
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To: tiki
Exactly. And if ours is on the bed with me, and I am only petting him with ONE hand, he pulls the other one in to be sure he’s getting the full quality experience.
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posted on
10/08/2013 10:47:37 AM PDT
by
NEMDF
To: E. Pluribus Unum; Slings and Arrows; Revolting cat!
So when they come around purring and rubbing against your leg and you pet them and they act as if they like it, it's all a lie? They're fickle like that.
To: Slings and Arrows
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.Why not just avoid having them in your family entirely?
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posted on
10/08/2013 10:48:30 AM PDT
by
Alex Murphy
(Just a common, ordinary, simple savior of America's destiny.)
To: fwdude
Agreed. Our cats come and go all day long, but are sure to demand a brushing each time they come in. They get brushed 4-6 times a day, if not more.
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posted on
10/08/2013 10:50:48 AM PDT
by
SgtHooper
(The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.)
To: Slings and Arrows
Cats love it when you scratch right where the tail attaches to the body. They can’t reach that area, also inside the ears.
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posted on
10/08/2013 10:52:36 AM PDT
by
SkyDancer
(Live your life in such a way that the Westboro church will want to picket your funeral)
To: Slings and Arrows
Where's that great graphic showing a comparison of cats vs. dogs from a few weeks back? It was black and white and used the term "Awesome" over the dog's whole body. Not so much for the more discerning cat.
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posted on
10/08/2013 10:53:27 AM PDT
by
re_nortex
(DP - that's what I like about Texas)
To: E. Pluribus Unum
When they want petted, they like being petted. When they don’t want petted, petting them just makes them angry. I won’t restate my theory about guys being like dogs and women being like cats here.
My guess is that they forced themselves on a bunch of cats that weren’t in the mood.
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posted on
10/08/2013 10:53:54 AM PDT
by
dangerdoc
(see post #6)
To: fwdude
To: Responsibility2nd
To: Slings and Arrows
I think the article might make sense. Not much for cats, but we always had several growing up. Cats want you to “rub them”, in face, near ears, neck. Since they mark their territory and property (e.g. you) by rubbing in this way, it follows that it’s why they encourage you to rub them there. What the article is talking about seems to be handling, e.g. picking the cat up, or holding them while stroking their fur (e.g. back, belly). As the article points out, many cats will tolerate this, some are not happy. Very few that I’ve seen actively seek this out... and some respond by either trying to escape, or clawing/biting.
To: Slings and Arrows
Where do I need to apply for a grant so I can do a study why dogs like to go walking and chase sticks, balls or Frisbees?
Our cats love to be petted. If we sit down in one of our lawn chairs, you can bet one or both will be there wanting attention.
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posted on
10/08/2013 11:02:10 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
To: Alex Murphy
Why not just avoid having them in your family entirely? I think most people on this thread will heartily agree that almost no one purposely includes a cat in their family. They invade, both your home and your heart, in the way only a cat can. I personally have never sought out a cat-person for my home.
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posted on
10/08/2013 11:02:20 AM PDT
by
fwdude
( You cannot compromise with that which you must defeat.)
To: Slings and Arrows
Guess this guy never tried to read a book with a cat around. My cat will purposely put himself between my book and my face.
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posted on
10/08/2013 11:03:09 AM PDT
by
3catsanadog
(I love my country; I don't like its government)
To: Slings and Arrows
I found the lead researcher along with his chart of the confirming results.
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posted on
10/08/2013 11:04:18 AM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
To: Slings and Arrows
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posted on
10/08/2013 11:04:58 AM PDT
by
workerbee
(The President of the United States is DOMESTIC ENEMY #1)
To: Slings and Arrows
It must be my imagination that they lay on my hands while I’m on the computer, rub against me, are glad when I get home, can’t stand to have a door shut against them and leap into bed to snuggle at night.
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posted on
10/08/2013 11:05:28 AM PDT
by
bgill
(This reply was mined before it was posted.)
To: Slings and Arrows
My dog has never liked to be pet. He always sits an arm’s length away.
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posted on
10/08/2013 11:05:58 AM PDT
by
DManA
(.)
To: dangerdoc
True, they want what they want; like when my cat leaps onto my chest, claws extended, hanging on for life as he massages my chin with his head - I take it as a subtle hint that he wants me to hold him. Other times, not so much.
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posted on
10/08/2013 11:09:03 AM PDT
by
eclecticEel
(Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 7/4/1776 - 3/21/2010)
To: Slings and Arrows; All
I can just imagine a mirror study done by cats:
"Want to show your human affection? Think twice before you share your hard-fought prey with it."
Cat: What?!!!! This study is Squirrel-sh*t!!!
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posted on
10/08/2013 11:09:43 AM PDT
by
fwdude
( You cannot compromise with that which you must defeat.)
To: Slings and Arrows
Best way to chill out a stressed kitten: full body stroking. I call BS.
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posted on
10/08/2013 11:12:46 AM PDT
by
gundog
(Help us, Nairobi-Wan Kenobi...you're our only hope.)
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