When cats go nuts?

Question

I hear that cats likes their tummys to be rubbed, but when i rub my female cat's tummy, she goes nuts. She bites your hand and scratches and pushed your hand away with her feet. I assume it's because of her nipples (i guess) they're probly really sensitive. But my friend has an older cat that doesn't mind having her tummy rubbed. This disproves my theory about her "sensitive" parts. Are there any other logical answers to this?

My friends cat is also female. My cat is usually friendly but when you rubb her, all hell breaks loose

Answer 1

I read in an about cats book that their stomach is a sensitive area, and also when they are on their back they feel the most vulnerable. My female calico goes haywire when her belly is rubbed, yet my siamese loves it. They kick with their back feet because it is a defense mechanism. She just feels vulnerable when shes on her back, thats all.

Answer 2

every animal is different. some cats will like their bellies rubbed but only for a certain amount of time. some hate their bellies rubbed. You just have to figure out what your cat likes and if she does like that, for how long she will tolerate it.. some will only tolerate it for a few minutes... whereas some will actually let you rub their bellies like a dog. It all depends on the cat.

Answer 3

Some kitties love it, and some hate it. The bitey/kicking behavior seems to be from overstimulation. Mine do this too on occasion. They LOVE their tummies rubbed, but sometimes do bite and kick, even though they're "presenting" the tummies for pets. I believe it's either overstimulation or a moody cat who re-thinks whether or not he/she is in the mood for a belly rub. It's normal. You just have to learn to read the cat and use your reflexes accordingly! =)

Answer 4

Every creature has their own personality human and animal alike. What is good for the goose, isn't always good for the gander.

I once saw a tv episode that suggested massaging your pets neck if they are too hyper and they will calm down. Only for about 10 or 15 min. You could do it while listening to soft music or watching tv or just sitting outdoors.

It really does work and has worked with my dogs and cats alike.

Try it you may find your cat just prefers her neck massaged instead of her tummy.

Note: Is your friends cat a female also or a male?

Mine is male and actually comes to me asking for his neck massaged.

Answer 5

I think its just her way of playing sometimes my cat does that and when i get her a toy she usually just starts playing with it. other times my cat loves her tummy rubbed and she is a female so try playing with her...thats probably what she wants.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I think most cats don't like their belly to be touched..only had one cat that does not care one way or the other. I think they don't like it because it is a vulnerable spot. Predators usually go for the soft unprotected belly area! Maybe it is instinct and they feel threatened when their belly it touched.

Answer 8

Every cat is different. My cat for instance hates to be touched anywhere near her belly, actually most of my cats have disliked it.
While others may just love it. Just as people, some people are very ticklish while others are not.

Answer 9

It all depends on the kitty...Some people are SO ticklish that you can actually make them pee while for others it doesnt even phase them. Your kitty may be in the same category, while for your friends kitty rubbing his tummy doesnt even phase him.

Answer 10

my cat dose the same
it is because her tummy is still sensitive and yes ur theory