Why Do Cats Twitch or Kick When Petted Near the Base of the Tail?
For most cats it's a harmless, sensitive-spot reflex. For a smaller number, it's feline hyperesthesia syndrome, a distinct condition Cornell researchers describe in detail.
A Basit K is Petfinnly's Cats and Kittens Specialist, writing evidence-based cat and kitten care guides for pet owners.
For most cats it's a harmless, sensitive-spot reflex. For a smaller number, it's feline hyperesthesia syndrome, a distinct condition Cornell researchers describe in detail.