Cats Might Bite You When You Pet Them. Here's Why
May 8, 2026
Cats: What's their deal? As any cat lover will happily tell you at length, cats can be wonderfully cuddly and emotionally supportive little purr engines, so soothing that science shows there are actually health benefits to petting a cat. And then, one second later, with no warning, they can start biting you for no apparent reason.
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