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1 year, 8 months ago

How many times a day should I stroke my kitty?

My cat's food bowl is up on the counter in the kitchen, far away from my piggy chihuahua.
Every time I enter the kitchen she comes running, jumps on the counter and demands that I pet her.
Is there such a thing as too much petting?
I use a brush on her once a day... will I eventually thin out her hair?
Is there such a thing as over stimulation with cats, or is this just heavy petting?
How do you stroke your cat?
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kelraye78 | 1 year, 8 months ago
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Well, the short answer to this is as many times as it takes for your kitty to be satisfied.

The long answer is based on my own scientific studies and the results of ongoing research conducted regarding this very thing over the course of many years. Based on my calculations, it takes approximately 462 strokes to keep the average p***y tamed. Stroking sessions can be performed once a day or broken up into multiple sessions. However, it is very important that when your kitty demands to be petted, you respond with the proper kind of stimulation that your cat desires.

For best results, use circular strokes in a clockwise motion when petting your kitty.

There is no such thing as too much petting, when it comes to satisfying your kitty, but you should allow her to recover fully from each session before petting her again. Brushing your kitty is fine, but you may want to consider a trim if her mane gets a little unruly.
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meyermv | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

I love this thread! Duen, you added the punch line that made me laugh aloud. :O)

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duenhsiyen | 1 year, 7 months ago Report

@meyermv: Are you suggesting a Ménage à trois? My kitty looks ready to go! Anyone else? Hey @bunnyphuphu is that your kitty? She looks like she needs to be petted right away!

http://www.kitten-stork.com/images/three-cute-kittens.jpg

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duenhsiyen | 1 year, 7 months ago Report

Thanks @bunnyphuphu for the tips! I found your question quite stimulating! LOL :)

By the way, shall I bring my kitty over to your place? I'm sure the kitty's will enjoy the petting. We could have a kitty petting party!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4587184985_c55c46fc61.jpg

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meyermv | 1 year, 7 months ago Report

@ duen, can I bring my kitty too? :o)

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kelraye78 | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

I have no idea why pussy is censored in this post. I think it is perfectly clear to everyone here that we are in fact talking about cats.

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ginamichellesattic | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

Lmao!

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duenhsiyen | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

I'm getting embarrassed by all this petting the kitty talk.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8149622@N04/5036886150/

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garyallen | 1 year, 7 months ago Report

"mane gets a little unruly?" Oy vey. Different Kitties have different coats. From the really shaggy ones to the hairless, I think.

One thing's for damn sure: If it starts to itch & smell funny, it may need an anti-fungal.

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wdawe | 1 year, 8 months ago
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I don't think you can overstimulate your kitty, they absolutely love to be touched. Brushing your puss once a day shouldn't cause a problem, I don't have a standard method for petting the kitty, I just play it by ear. If she purrs I know I'm doing it right.

Don't feel guilty about petting your pussy.

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ginamichellesattic | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

Lol! Too funny. Ummm.. Bunny, I love your questions!

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bunnyphuphu | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

That kitty is just an angel made in the image of Ceiling Cat!

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/funny-pictures-ceiling-cat-creates-man.jpg

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albanian | 1 year, 8 months ago
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42.
Yes.
No.
Yes.
Not applicable.
However, there is not much point in my giving you these answers. Clearly the cat, like most, is in command and you will do its bidding.
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meyermv | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

I admit, I am one of those that does the bidding of my cat. But so does everyone else who comes into contact with her. :)

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duenhsiyen | 1 year, 8 months ago
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Can I come over and be your kitty?

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bunnyphuphu | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

@duenhsiyen - you are such a sweetheart! I can't believe you also found a video too!

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duenhsiyen | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

I found an instructional video on how to pet the kitty! Beginner, intermediate and advanced techniques!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itft7WghNWQ

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duenhsiyen | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

That looks like one satisfied kitty!

Have you pet your kitty today?

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ladybug_conundrum | 1 year, 8 months ago
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I have 2 female felines..They are both jealous of each other, so I have to stroke them at the same time. How many strokes that are given to them daily, I really don't know...

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bunnyphuphu | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

I'm am so sorry to hear about the fuzzy tumors that you have on each leg! ;)

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morriss003 | 1 year, 8 months ago
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LOL!!! Would not touch this one with a ten foot pole!

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bunnyphuphu | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

Hey Morris... I think I found a pole that might work!

http://media.airspacemag.com/images/Arch_Nuke_Main_AUG09.jpg

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garyallen | 1 year, 8 months ago
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My first instinct is to say that you do it until the kitty stops you--she may never.

There is never too much, I don't think--your kitty will let you know if you've petted just a little too heavily.

That being said, pet your kitty in just the perfect spot and you could hear some serious purring.

If the hair comes off any part of your kitty, that exposed skin will be much more sensitive, especially if she's never lost any hair before. She'll let you know if she doesn't want to be touched there.

PS: 462? This is like "Name that Tune." How about having the kitty purring in 100 strokes or less? Leaves room for over four and one half times the stroking in one shot.

Oy vey. Enjoy some artwork--"Jack in the Pulpit" by Georgia O'Keefe:
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garyallen | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

Georgia O'Keefe is known for painting feline tushes?

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meyermv | 1 year, 7 months ago Report

I thought it was an abstract of a different kind of pussy.

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bunnyphuphu | 1 year, 8 months ago Report

That's a pretty painting of a cat's tail and behind! ;)

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bklynjs | 1 year, 8 months ago
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They say you should pet your cat ten to twenty minutes a day to let it know your their buddy and build trust. I am assuming you have only the one cat by the way she stays so close to you. But I had a cat like this that even followed me to the shower and I have two others. But they will play with eachother more if you have more then one. You are now the other cat. But I also notice now that my one cat died one of the others has taken her spot with me but a different personality. And not as clingy but when I sit down he's here and when I go into the kitchen he runs between my legs and has to get one pet to go to the food and eat.
You cannot over comb them unless you are ripping out their hair.
When I used to go on business trips I had another cat that followed me like that and I was told it sat by the door for four days waiting for me one time.
The more time you spend with the cat the more it will stay with you. Inbetween eating and sleeping they like nothing more then to be petted. They actually think you are grooming them like when you see two cats that lick eachother clean.
If the cat is this attached I bet when you stoke the side of it's head your hand gets wet at the back side of it's mouth. This is because they have glands there and are claiming you.

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partridge | 1 year, 8 months ago
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i stroke my cats every time they come on my lap
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allaboutourdogs | 9 months ago
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My friend has a cat and I pet here everyday I go to their house. My friend also pets her whenever she sees it. I don't think there is over-petting. They cats actually love it.

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