Cats that scratch~

_Aaron_ SG

Hmm, i've heard from my friend who has cats, that Cats scratch you when they are playing with you. Is that true..?

After all, i've been scratched a few times by the cats that i play with in the streets. If that's the case, then how come only half of them scratch me..?

Hmm... Idea

MeoW_MeoW SG

they dun know your skin so weak maa... Mr. Green

_Aaron_ SG

Shocked Shocked

My skin not weak, but they get caught up in the fabric of my jeans sometimes... gets a bit messy..~ (no, no blood at all)

Rhonda SG

When you play with kittens, they'll end up 'scratching' you because when they're very young, they don't have full control over their claws yet and am still unable to retract them. It's only when they've grown up a little bit more that they learn to control their claws and gain mastery over claw retraction. That's why you'll notice that your older pet cat does not scratch you. Wink

care bear SG

Its their natural tendency to scratch ...Scratching is a territorial instinct by which cats place their mark and establish their turf. Through scratching, cats mark their domains with more than just visible signs of claw marks. Cat's paws also have scent glands that leave their own special scent on their territory. It's Kitty's way of adding her own personal touch to you and her home. Scratching also serves to keep your cat in shape. The act of scratching stretches and pulls and works the muscles of a cat's front quarters--a cross between a feline gym workout and Kitty Yoga.
Some cats will begin kneading when petted, thus digging their claws into the desired surface (you) and establishing this as a very fine place to scratch and settle down to contented bliss... Very Happy

Patrik SG

My Kiki scratched me when i stroked its belly when it was lying down…LOL

_Aaron_ SG

... stray cat also want to mark me >_<..

Interesting though...

the.raven SG

I know some cats purposely scratch everyone, dunno why.

KittynMeow SG

they are just protecting themselves.... especially strays which are not used to having ppl touch them...

Mr Chumpa Woompa SG

My cat does that too. It doesn't really scratch, but it extends its claws and touches me with his paws... and then with both front paws, it grabs my hand, refusing to let go, and then starts to put his teeth there... doesn't bite, he just likes to put his teeth there and pretend to want to bite. Razz