What is the reason behind this strange symbiotic relationship between us humans and our feline counterparts?
2007-09-08 15:03:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Kitties get food, people get a furball in the house. Everyone wins.
2007-09-08 15:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by Judgerz 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just like a human needs affection, cats or any other pet for that matter, also need affection. It allows them to gain trust in their owners and know that they can depend on the owner to care for and feed them. Otherwise they become anti-social and unfriendly. Just think if you never experienced any affection...how lonely would your life be? It is also very soothing for the owner. Pets have been shown to reduce stress in their owners. So pet your kitty and both of you will be happy!
2007-09-08 15:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by felidaex6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've noticed that when two cats live in the same house and they are neutered, they frequently groom one another by licking. I suspect that cats equate out petting of them to this natural instinct.
Your question should more properly be: Why do humans feel the need to pet cats?
2007-09-08 15:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why do humans need sex?
It releases endorphins, which are Happy feelings. Plus its the same reason we need to brush our hair - to stimulate the skin under the hair. It's just required to be healthy.
(This is my answer to your question and the question I answered your question with.)
en·dor·phin (ěn-dôr'fĭn) Pronunciation Key
n. Any of a group of peptide hormones that bind to opiate receptors and are found mainly in the brain. Endorphins reduce the sensation of pain and affect emotions
2007-09-08 15:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by DanceCat Squiggy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe humans started petting cats first, and then it became ingrained in their DNA, because it DOES sometimes seem like cats REALLY want you to pet them sometimes, doesn't it? At the same time, however, I always am more than happy to pet them, as I love cats.
2007-09-08 15:22:12 · answer #5 · answered by Kim C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think simply cats can provide pleasure to the owners most of the time.
2007-09-08 21:00:05 · answer #6 · answered by Tom H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't have to be petted, but if the cat and owner both enjoy it, why not?
2007-09-08 15:10:14 · answer #7 · answered by hwinnum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT ALL CATS LIKED TO BE PET i HAD THIS ONE CAT THAT LIKED TO BE KICKED IN THE SIDE I MEAN NOT HARD BUT FREQUENTLY LIVED TO BE 16
YEARS OLD
2007-09-08 15:37:12 · answer #8 · answered by jopaulvon 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is a wonderful blessing from God. Who else could do so. Isn't it great?
2007-09-08 15:13:53 · answer #9 · answered by winkcat 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋