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This article was co-written by Jessica Char. Jessica Char is a dog & cat trainer, behavior consultant and founder of Feline Engineering and Canine Engineering. She specializes in correcting pet behavior problems, such as agoraphobia and aggression, with positive reinforcement training methods. Jessica is a fearless animal trainer, dog trainer and specialist in the treatment of separation anxiety. She is also a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Jessica received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biomedical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.
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Cats are mysterious and charming animals. They wrap around your feet and invite you to caress them. But when you start to do that, they bite you and run away. To reduce the risk of your cat getting upset and turning to bite you, take the time to learn your cat’s behavior and habits before you want to pet them. When you do, the cat will love you!
Steps
Build trust
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Be gentle. When you come across a strange cat, don’t pounce and start petting right away. Cats are like people, they don’t trust strangers. Plus, you’re 10 times bigger than a cat, so it’s easy to see why cats are afraid of you in the first place. [1] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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Let the cat find you on its own. When cats want your attention, they’ll let you know. When entering a room where there is a strange cat, keep doing your thing until the cat finds you on its own and makes gestures to attract attention. [2] X Research Source
- Those gestures include: rubbing yourself against your leg, purring, rubbing your head or cheek against you, sitting on your lap, or meowing at you. [3] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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Let’s start gently. When meeting an unfamiliar cat, it’s best to start by gently scratching the cat’s head between the ears. Don’t rush to pet the cat’s body, scratch its ears, or stroke the cat’s tail until the cat is completely used to you, and you also know the cat’s limits. [4] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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Do not pet your cat while it is lying on its back. Cats will often lie on their backs, belly up, and be as cute as they can be. For many people, this is nothing more than an invitation to stroke a cat’s belly. However, this is actually a sign that the cat is used to you and that the cat believes that you will not invade private space. Breaking that belief and stroking a cat’s belly is the fastest way to get bitten and scratched. [5] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- While some cats really enjoy being petted, most cats don’t. If a strange cat lies on its back and looks at you, it could be a deadly cute “trap”, and you will be bitten or scratched if you try to stroke the cat’s belly. [6] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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Identify an angry cat. Most people are attacked by cats when trying to pet them due to a communication misunderstanding. [7] X Research Source Just because a cat approaches you doesn’t mean it needs you to show affection. Cats may come close to you just to sniff and probe because they want to play or eat. Some signs that your cat doesn’t want you to show affection include:
- Folded ears [8] X Research source
- Dilated pupils [9] X Research Source
- Fast tail wagging or tail slamming [10] X Research Source
- Stop grunting [11] X Research Source
- Constantly struggling or twisting [12] X Research Source
- Growling or hissing [13] X Research Source
Find your cat’s favorite petting spot
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Implement a “trial and error” process. Every cat is different and likes different strokes. Some like to have their ears scratched, while others don’t allow you to touch them. As such, you need to try petting the cat in a few different positions and observe the reaction to know what the cat likes and dislikes. Cats will purr and relax when they like what you do, so watch out for these signs. [14] X Research Source
- Often cats will teach you how to stroke by rubbing their head or where they like to be petted into your hand. You pet it to please the cat, so let the cat guide you.
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Start with the “safe” positions. Touch is one of your most important communication tools. While every cat has its own petting spots that they enjoy, there are places that every cat would love to be touched. The top of the head – between the ears, under the chin and along the cheeks are places cats love to be petted, so try those places first. [15] X Research Source
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Ear caresses. Try scratching and rubbing your cat’s ears gently. Cats who love this type of petting also love being gently rubbed inside their ears.
- Be careful not to hurt the cat or pull the cat’s ears too hard.
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Scratch the cat’s chin and cheeks. Cat cheeks have scent glands that allow cats to leave scents on objects and mark territory. Scratch the cat’s cheeks from the whiskers down to the tail, or gently scratch under the cat’s jaw and along the neck. [16] X Research Source
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Try stroking the cat’s entire body. Start at the top of the head, then, open the palm of your hand and stroke the cat along its spine all the way to the tail.
- Cats can love this type of petting, but be careful. Cats are easy to get too excited when petted like that, they may bite or scratch you.
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Stroking the cat in the correct position. Many cats love to be scratched and stroked quickly against the fur. Be a little more enthusiastic when scratching your cat’s back and where it meets the cat’s tail. That will be very appealing to cats, and is a good way to detect ticks. [17] X Research Source
- Studies show that a cat’s tail can also be a “danger zone” when you stroke them. So, unless you know for sure that your cat likes tail strokes, you should avoid this position. [18] X Research Sources
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Choose your cat’s petting time carefully. Cats often prefer to be petted when they are relaxed and feel like showing affection. Pet your cat when it wants to, not when it’s convenient for you. In general, cats love to be petted after eating, but every cat is different. So, choose the time period that suits your cat best. [19] X Research Source
Advice
- Cats who don’t like being petted by humans may prefer to be brushed. So, choose a comb designed specifically for cats and observe how they react to being brushed instead of being stroked with your hands.
Warning
- Don’t overdo it – too much petting can make your cat agitated and want to bite or scratch you.
- Never spank or yell at your cat if you get bitten while petting it. Even if you don’t understand why, cats must have a reason to bite you. Cats won’t understand that you hit or yell at them because they bite you – and most cats won’t care either. They will see you as a threat or danger from that moment on. [20] X Research Sources
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This article was co-written by Jessica Char. Jessica Char is a dog & cat trainer, behavior consultant and founder of Feline Engineering and Canine Engineering. She specializes in correcting pet behavior problems, such as agoraphobia and aggression, with positive reinforcement training methods. Jessica is a fearless animal trainer, dog trainer and specialist in the treatment of separation anxiety. She is also a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Jessica received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biomedical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.
There are 7 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 90,624 times.
Cats are mysterious and charming animals. They wrap around your feet and invite you to caress them. But when you start to do that, they bite you and run away. To reduce the risk of your cat getting upset and turning to bite you, take the time to learn your cat’s behavior and habits before you want to pet them. When you do, the cat will love you!
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