![]() ![]() A shoe, eyeglasses, purse, pants (kidding), whatever. Unless your new pal runs right up to you and slams their head into your hand, it’s best to present them with a personal item to sniff first. You’re at your friend’s house under the guise of attending a party, but I know why you’re really here… you gotta pet that dang cat! Before you jump right in though, treat them with some respect and introduce yourself! If your cat is frequently overstimulated or is anxious in general, they may need a little extra help remaining calm, such as a thunder shirt or some medication from your vet Keeping your cat busy with regular, interactive play is the best way to relieve some of that excess energy and lower the chances of them becoming overstimulated. I guess if your finger is super important to you, maybe worry a little If there are no other signs of overstimulation and your cat is not known for biting, I wouldn’t worry. Quickly turning their head towards your hand - If this happens it’s a 50/50 chance they are going to lick your hand to thank you or bite your finger off. Cats twitch their back skin when they are nervous or irritatedĮars turning back - Unless your cat just heard an interesting sound behind them, this will usually indicate they are about to pet you back, except with sharp little blades instead of soft peets Skin Twitching - Let’s just say that twitching of any kind is a bad thing. Twitching or wagging tail - A relaxed cat will sometimes slowly wave the tip of their tail back and forth, but if that wave turns to a fast swishing or if it goes into a full wag, you better back off! Because cats do not have full control over their environment and cannot understand the causes of their overstimulation anyway, it’s up to us to notice the signs and help them to avoid it in the first place What are the warning signs of overstimulation?Ī cat who is becoming overstimulated will often show some very clear body language to let you know you should back off and let them cool down Overstimulation is a physiological response to either excessive petting or other sources of frustration and anxiety which causes a build-up of emotion that the cat cannot control. Though many folks think of it as a behavioral issue, this response has nothing to do with personality or temperament! Some cats are overstimulated much more easily than others and may even react violently if touched in the wrong way. ![]() Cats are very sensitive creatures and will become overstimulated by too much petting, regardless of how much they enjoy it.
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