Pet a High Strung Cat

Tips

 * Don't be scared of the cat. If you are scared, the cat will be too.
 * Cats generally love being petted on the top of the head, below the chin, down the back, and on the back of their neck (especially if they wear a collar). Stick to these sweet spots if you want your cat to warm up to you. Stay away from petting their paws, tail, lower back, and stomach at first.
 * When a cat starts to wake up they're usually calmer and more likely to let you touch them. Also, if a cat is tired it may be inclined to happily ignore your petting and take a nap.

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