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Get Your Cat’s Consent Before Petting

#0137: Does your cat really want to be stroked? And if so, where on their body? In what way? And for how long? Zazie Todd, author of “PURR: the Science of Making Your Cat Happy” explains why touching your cat should not be your decision entirely out of respect for your individual cat’s personality and mood.