Cats can be very picky about where they like to be touched. You can scratch under the chin, but not on the belly! You can pet your feline down his back, but don’t mess with his paws! Well, there’s actually a few good reasons to get your cat used to having his feet touched.

Even if your cat doesn’t like it, checking on his feet every now and again can help keep his toes healthy. You can look for things stuck between his paw pads, which is important if your feline friend ventures outside.

Clipping your cat’s nails can keep him from scratching you, but you can only do that if he’s used to having his paws touched! If you don’t want to clip your cat’s nails, your groomer will thank you for desensitizing him to this form of touch before his appointment.

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