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If you like fuzzy faces, swishy tails, and the safe thing outside - outside-many times-daily coming with cat property, you are far from staying alone. After dogs, cats are the most popular animal in the United States; according toU.S. Property of pets and demography sector, 36,117,000 US houses house to one or more feline companions.

However, despite the prevalence of theseFur Friends in American Houses, Many owners do not know what makes his pets. Secondly, wondering what is behind the endless desire of cats to deposit waste to everything that has been placed on a table, the biggest source of confusion among cat owners is where your feline friends are where He will give them a small scratch and which parts of your cat, you should never touch.

"A cat is not a little dog, and they do not want to be of company like one," says Veterinary Dr. Liz Bales, founder ofDoc & Phoebe's Cat Co. "Many dogs enjoy a good belly rubbing, but cats are an entirely different story. Cats are very reactive for belly friction and are likely to attack" a hand that tries to give them one. When a cat rests and shows you his belly that means she is relaxed and trusts you. Do not make any mistakes: it's not an invitation to your hand. "

In addition to avoiding their belly, many cats will impatiently inform their owners that any part south of the neck is nowhere. "Many cats (mine included) like to be a pet on their head and neck, but not necessarily to fall on their body," saysDr. Gary Richter, a veterinary expert withRover.com. "A good basic rule with cats is to let them tell you where they like to be touched. They are certainly not shy to tell us what they like and what they do not do!"

So where should you caress them?

If you want to play it, the ears and under the chin are usually good bets.

However, as attractive as a soft tail could be, it's a non-definitive when it comes to caressing. In fact, if you take researchers at theUniversity of Lincoln, In the UK, caressing your cat on or near their tail is a sure way to irritate them.

And as for your desire to keep stroking your cat for hours? You should probably abstain. "A dog could love a caress session to go all day. Not a cat. Cats prefer brief periods of caresses. When a session goes too long, can become responsive and let you know by a swate of the paw or A bite, says Dr. Bales. "With a cat, less it's more."

And while giving your pet the kind of affection he wants - and avoiding these painful points - can make them even more grateful to you, it is far from the only advantage. In fact, according to a review of the research published inBorders in psychology, Caressing an animal can increase oxytocin production, help you form a closer link with your pet, reducing stress, reduce your blood pressure and improve your recovery time.

So, go ahead and gives your feline friend a very deserved affection - sheCould just make a world of good for both of you.