she stops sticking out her tongue when i stop scratching that spot. it's incredibly funny to see her do it, and she doesn't seem like she minds. what's behind this behavior?
2006-12-30 17:08:53 · 14 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi Kelley...some cats feel overstimulated when they are scratched/touched near this sensitive spot at the base of the tail. It's cute and funny to watch.
Here are some videos of cats who do this:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=m6WbbwgzZB4&mode=related&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=esZoawjXWgw
2006-12-30 19:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
ha ha ha... my cat does this too - eactly and it always makes me (and my sister) laugh. I read something about it sometime ago and it seems that it is a harmless neurological peculiarity. Most cats that do this also manifest the "rolling skin" syndrom - when the skin on their back somethines roll up and down like waves. My cat does not roll his skin except when his back is patted. When the base of his tail is tickled or brushed, he puts his head up and licks and licks the air.
2006-12-30 17:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats are just quirky. Generally though when they stick their toungues out they are smelling. They have a jacobson's organ in the roof of their mouths like snakes. They have an incredibly sensitive sense of smell.
2006-12-30 17:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by premise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not my cat does the exact same thing and she will look up at the ceiling like she is seeing an angel or God.... it is so funny. I think that it is probably just a nerve, but it is hilarious to watch.
2006-12-30 20:19:36 · answer #4 · answered by cutefirechick1982 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to worry about, it like a dog moving his leg when you scratch him in the right spot. That's her special way to tell you "That's the spot!"
2006-12-30 17:24:57 · answer #5 · answered by PageyIsOne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have a girlfriend who had a cat like that. We broke up. I kept the cat.
2006-12-30 17:10:59 · answer #6 · answered by Jack Tax 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its showing that she likes it this is to ur cat like kicking its foot when touching its tickle spot for a dog
2006-12-30 17:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by tessa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've found the sweet spot ;-) My two cats do the same thing!
2006-12-30 17:45:36 · answer #8 · answered by sara_pk1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat has a certain spot an his back that when itched he bites his paws, i believe that it is just sensitive nerve tissue, or he either likes or dislikes it so much that he does it.
2006-12-30 17:12:11 · answer #9 · answered by ginnyp82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kinda like when you scratch a dog and their leg starts kicking. I guess that means they like it.
2006-12-30 17:13:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋