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how do you know when a cat doesn't want to be petted? (Original Post)
Enrique
Aug 2014
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hollysmom
(5,946 posts)1. well, that is one gentle cat
I usually get told by a deep hard bite.
csziggy
(34,131 posts)2. I get told by my cat latching on to my arm
Biting and scratching and drawing blood! He is NOT subtle.
hlthe2b
(102,105 posts)3. He's very patient, I have to say...
Usually teeth and claws get in the act.
eShirl
(18,477 posts)4. Jackson Galaxy catsplained it this morning
LisaLynne
(14,554 posts)6. Catspain. LOL :D nt
kwassa
(23,340 posts)5. I have a scar on my hand from a cat I petted 30 years ago.
My fault. The owner warned me his cat was schizo.
The cat purred and purred and then BAMM!!!
LiberalElite
(14,691 posts)7. Oh, you'll know...
Kali
(55,002 posts)8. the fish hooks stuck in your skin?
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,576 posts)9. Blood spurting from your aorta?