Cats can enjoy gentle touch from trusted humans. But kisses may be too much.
Cats & Touch
Purring signals comfort but not necessarily happiness about kisses.
Purring Not Always
Image of cat turning head away. Let them walk away freely if uninterested.
Give Them Choice
Like us, cats have boundaries. Never force affection on them.
Respect Boundaries
Many cats enjoy gentle chin, cheek and head pets more than kisses.
Try Gentle Pets
Image of cat with "no kisses please" sign. Do all cats really enjoy kisses?
Signed Consent
Learn your cat's unique body language over time to understand their preferences.
Get Cues