How to pet a cat properly. Where not to pet a cat

Stroking a cat is an incredible benefit for both pet and owner. Stroking a cat gives a person a respite from stressful conditions and lowers blood pressure. But for the effect to be there, the cat must be stroked correctly.

How to pet a cat correctly

• You should pet the cat when it feels like it. And if she’s bored with it, don’t torture her. This is partly a matter of respecting the cat’s wishes;
• Between the ears on the back of a cat’s head there is an area that is the most “grateful” for a gentle touch; If you are not sure what kind of touch the cat likes, you should start from gentle strokes with slight pressure. You should go from one ear to the other, linger a bit and massage just behind the ear. If the cat likes it, you can move on to the back along the fur.

Where you shouldn’t iron

• Rear area and tail;
• The belly is the most sensitive area, because the internal organs are located there.

It is better not to stroke the abdomen.