First of all, you can reach out your hand and let the cat smell it. If it feels comfortable and takes the initiative to approach you, or does not show obvious discomfort or disgust, it means that it does not reject you. At this time, you can try to pet it. , and pay attention to the cat's body language to avoid discomfort that may lead to injury.

When the cat shows obvious displeasure, slaps you with its tail, or jumps around with its tail, meows in a low voice, twists its body, and tries to get away from your hand, stop petting. If not, you can touch the head, cheeks, chin, and then the back. Be careful not to touch your cat's belly, tail, or limbs, as this may make them very sensitive and trigger an attack.

How to pet a cat:

1. Understand where kittens generally like to be touched and where touching is prohibited. For example, the top of the head, behind the ears, and chin are the places cats like to be touched most. It is best not to touch the buttocks and tail, as this can easily cause discomfort to the cat and lead to scratches.

2. The method of touching the cat should be slow and thoughtful. Pay close attention to your cat's body language and stop before your cat becomes agitated or tries to move away.

3. Mainly rub the cat's ears. Gently circle back and forth with your palms, open your palms, face the cat's ears, and rub them clockwise or counterclockwise.