Outdoor cats can be overly affectionate, especially when asking for food.
If an animal is friendly and wants to establish contact, should you reciprocate?
Let's try to understand the pressing issue - is it worth petting street cats and how dangerous is it.
Let us note right away that bacteria and viruses are present in all animals, even domestic ones, and it is not known who has more of them.
Is it possible to pet a street cat?
Let's immediately highlight the concept of zoonotic bacteria - they can be transmitted from animals to humans and lead to very unpleasant consequences.
These diseases can indeed be transmitted by stray cats if they lick a hand and then a person scratches their nose or touches food.
Also, a street cat can transmit the disease through bites and scratches. When communicating, you need to be especially careful. Do not share food with street cats, do not touch them with your face.
Wash your hands and face after every contact with a stray cat.
Earlier we wrote about why cats often feel sick.
