• simple@lemm.ee
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    9 days ago

    Petting a cat calms down & relieves stress.

    There’s a 50/50 chance that a cat will try to claw your eyes out if you rub their belly, but yes.

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      9 days ago

      Depends on the cat. There’s some that will let you do just about anything and at most bat you with a paw, claws retracted. Then there’s others that if you don’t pay attention and pet them just a fraction wrong will take your arm off. Know your cat.

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        9 days ago

        This is true, I had both living with me at the same time for years.

        Sort of still do but the bitey half is more playful now (different cats)