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my cat is not super affectionate. sometimes she can get moody. the first day I brought her home I was petting her as she was sitting on my desk and suddenly she swatted my hand away with her paw and then ran under my bed. another time when I was rubbing her belly she got away and walked away from me and laid down, I touched one of he feet to get her attention and suddenly she rose her paw at me again. she is not very touch friendly but she will tolerate some petting and belly rubs here and there.
lately I've been feeling scared when I go to pet her. I've heard horror stories on the internet of cats biting their owners and sending them to the ER with surgery having to be performed on their hand. having to go to the ER is the last thing I want to have to worry about. I could very well ignore the cat or not pet it if I really wanted to keep myself safe, but I do want to show some affection.
how can I feel comfortable petting my cat and getting near her and vulnerable without me worrying that she's going to suddenly snap and start biting my hand?
lately I've been feeling scared when I go to pet her. I've heard horror stories on the internet of cats biting their owners and sending them to the ER with surgery having to be performed on their hand. having to go to the ER is the last thing I want to have to worry about. I could very well ignore the cat or not pet it if I really wanted to keep myself safe, but I do want to show some affection.
how can I feel comfortable petting my cat and getting near her and vulnerable without me worrying that she's going to suddenly snap and start biting my hand?