People with pet cats should think twice before petting their feline friends, according to animal experts. New research reveals that some cats get stressed when exposed to human touch.
Researchers found that cats who reluctantly allow their owners to stroke them get more stressed out than those who carefully avoid being petted.
British scientists from the University of Lincoln analyzed the levels of stress hormones in different cats before petting them to various degrees. The findings revealed that none of the cats in the study enjoyed being constantly touched. However, some cats were prepared to tolerate it. Researchers found that cars who tolerated human touch had noticeably higher stress levels, Councel & Heal informs.
