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MIButterfly

(374 posts) Wed Apr 16, 2025, 08:30 PM Apr 16

My cat, Holly, hates having her belly touched. [View all]

She absolutely will not have it and she does not play. Her ears go up; her teeth get bared; her claws come out; and she goes in for the kill. Today, I found out the hard way she doesn't like having her back legs stroked either.

I guess all that's left is top of the body petting and around the face scritches since she has so many "do not touch" zones.

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My cat, Holly, hates having her belly touched. [View all] MIButterfly Apr 16 OP

Funny how each one is different.. Permanut Apr 16 #1

Here's a handy cat-petting chart: chia Apr 16 #4

That's my Holly! MIButterfly Apr 17 #5

You're welcome! My cat's tail is a definite yes, but he also has petting aggression so even with chia Apr 17 #8

Cats definitely have preferences wendyb-NC Apr 16 #2

Mine loves belly rubs, my lap and starring at me. multigraincracker Apr 16 #3

Cats are all different when it comes to petting. ShazzieB Apr 17 #6

So true. MIButterfly Apr 17 #7

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