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I have a question. Many people attest to the fact that their cats may not like people touching their paws. Thus they might get finicky if one tries to clip their nails. For a long time I wondered what exactly does "sensitive" actually mean. I think sensitive does not really properly describe the sensation felt.
I think it simply means that they are ticklish! Think about it, if someone touches the sole of your feet, many people would instinctively pull their feet away much like how most cats would act too. And even the palms of your hands can be ticklish too but perhaps less so.
Now, for us humans, if done properly such as gentle brushing of one's feet may bring a nice sensation such that the "ticklishness" becomes enjoyable. That may explain why some cat's have no problem with you fiddling with their paws but others just do not like it, much like humans too!
What do you think? Does Sensitive = Ticklish?
I think it simply means that they are ticklish! Think about it, if someone touches the sole of your feet, many people would instinctively pull their feet away much like how most cats would act too. And even the palms of your hands can be ticklish too but perhaps less so.
Now, for us humans, if done properly such as gentle brushing of one's feet may bring a nice sensation such that the "ticklishness" becomes enjoyable. That may explain why some cat's have no problem with you fiddling with their paws but others just do not like it, much like humans too!
What do you think? Does Sensitive = Ticklish?