Although there are exceptions, cats do not usually like to have their bellies, paws and tail stroked .
The safe areas to touch them are: the head, the ears, the chin, the back and near the tail .
You should never touch a cat with rough and quick strokes, or yell.
If the cat is relaxed, purrs, arches its back and rubs against you, it is at ease.
If he moves away from you or moves away from the area of the body that you are touching him, if he huffs or folds his ears, if he moves his tail quickly from side to side or if he takes a nibble on your hand, better not continue stroking him.
