my cat is a little over a yr old but before she got spayed she was not nice at all but after of course she calmed down but she still has a problem with u petting her stomach! yet she rolls over for u to pet her stomach! do u have any tips?
2006-10-15 12:33:06 · 16 answers · asked by ☮Dano922☮ 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
When cats roll on their backs, it's not so you can rub their bellies (unlike dogs who do for that very reason). They do that because they trust you and are willing to be slightly vulnerable because of that. Many cats don't like their bellies touched at all. It's understandable to misread cats like that as people are constantly given misconceptions about it...but keep that in mind! She just trusts you and is willing to show it! =3
2006-10-15 12:38:29 · answer #1 · answered by xxxdarksakuraxxx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have grown up with cats and I have found that alot of cats can not help but bite when there stomach is being petted. The fact is they are extremely ticklish on the belly. Its like me, if someone goes to tickle my feet, i will immediately kick out, not meaning to hurt but its just a reflex. The same applies with cats (not all cats, as some are not as ticklish as others). Even though they all do roll on their backs for affection.
2006-10-15 12:38:40 · answer #2 · answered by tinytazzie25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't pet her stomach. You see, cats consider their belly to be their most vulnerable spot. When your cat rolls over to show her tummy, she's saying in cat language, "I trust you." But that's not the same as an invitation to pet.
Some cats will accept a chin or chest rub as an alternative-- try it, but if she doesn't like it or if she acts tense (tail twitching, ears flicking, etc.)-- then STOP. You could also try playing with a dangle toy if you really want to interact with her when she's in that trusting mood.
2006-10-15 13:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The next time he bites you, scruff him firmly in a vertical position, push his lower jaw down, then push your index finger past the gap between his front canine teeth and onward down his throat until he gags. Hold your finger there for 2 or 3 seconds, then remove your finger and release him. Repeat this two or three times if necessary and he will never bite you or another human again. Make sure you only do this immediately after the bite or attempted bite, so he realizes that his biting is the direct cause of his discomfort.
2016-05-22 04:58:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are from another planet when it comes to showing or receiving affection. Our cat is the same way, wants his belly rubbed, but will let you know when you're finished with a little nip. If the cat lets you touch for a little bit, stop just before she changes her mind - her ears will begin to flatten. In about 10-12 years, she'll mellow out and your hand will be all calloused.
2006-10-15 12:40:54 · answer #5 · answered by Dances with Poultry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try just petting the upper part of her stomach chest and above. I've found that many of my cats that I've had are ticklish in the belly area!
2006-10-17 02:40:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when she trusts you enough to let you touch and pet her tummy she wont bite you any more the cats stomach is their most sensitive spot as well as the area they dont want touched until they completely trust you because they are vulnerable on their backs...sounds like she is almost there since she is showing you her tummy
2006-10-15 12:41:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is normal Cats seem to as a rule be ticklish on there stomach and will bite and scratch with there hind feet.. It seems to really annoy them .. Just don't do that
2006-10-15 20:41:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats simple. Don't pet her stomache. Obviously she does not like her stomache to be petted.. Don't pet her stomache and she won't bite you.
2006-10-15 13:27:13 · answer #9 · answered by Andy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont pet het stomach and she prob just wants to play my kitten dose that 2
2006-10-15 12:37:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋