The expert said that you may not pet your cat the right way, and therefore she snaps at you

Petting cats allows owners to bond and show affection to their pets, but if your pet snaps every time, you’re probably doing it wrong.

Cat behavior experts have found that felines hate being petted in the direction of their fur, around their legs, on the sides of their bodies, and around their throats.

If your pet allows you to caress these areas, he is likely to tolerate this action in the hope that he will be fed later.

Dr. Lauren Finca, expert from nottingham Trent University, told BBC Science Focus that it is best to stroke a cat only around its muzzle, such as the cheeks, the base of the ears, and under the chin.

Petting cats allows owners to bond and show affection to their pets, but if your pet snaps every time, you’re probably doing it wrong.

“This is probably due to the fact that there are many skin glands in these areas of the face that produce odor,” Finca told the BBC.

“Cats are highly motivated to use these areas to spread their scent, so these areas are probably inherently very pleasurable when stimulated.”

It was long believed that cats were first brought as pets by the ancient Egyptians around 3,600 years ago, but recent advances in DNA testing show they have been around humans for around 10,000 years.

However, in ancient Egypt, cats were considered members of the royal family, they wore jewelry and enjoyed the food prepared for the king.

Today they are the second most popular pets in the world after dogs.

Cats are known for being cuddly, curious, and loyal, but they also have an evil side that tends to come out when they’re petted the wrong way.

“When it comes to petting, it’s best to remember that cats as a species are not inherently social or tactile,” Finca said.

She explained that many pet owners may not be aware that cats also hate belly rubs.

Dr Lauren Finca, an expert at Nottingham Trent University, told BBC Science Focus that the best way to pet a cat is just around the face, such as the cheeks, the base of the ears and under the chin.

This is due to the fact that he feels vulnerable, as his vitals are exposed, and they can take a gentle stroke as a threat.

Finca also stressed that just because your furry friend rubs against you doesn’t mean he wants to be handled, but she did share some signs to look out for.

Annoyed cats can turn their heads very sharply towards our hands. Or they may turn their heads to look at us. They may also just freeze or stop actively encouraging interaction (like stop purring),” Finca said.

Your cat’s ears will likely turn sideways or appear flattened on their head, or they will lick their nose or ruffled fur.

Another sign of irritation is your cat littering or tail twitching.

“These relatively subtle signs are fairly common in many of the cats I see when touched, but people generally tend to not focus on them or misinterpret what they really mean,” Finca said.

However, her research shows that when you pet your cat, the opposite happens.

“This is probably due to the fact that these areas of the face have a lot of skin glands that release odor,” Finca said.

“Cats are highly motivated to use these areas to spread their scent, so these areas are probably inherently very pleasurable when stimulated.”