Most of the time when my cat goes outside she rolls over a lot as soon as she gets out the door. Is there any reason for this?
2007-01-11 13:45:08 · 9 answers · asked by Caitlin 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
My mom's cat does the exact same thing. He waits by the door when someone's coming in or going out, so he can run out as soon as they open the door. But as soon as he gets through the door, he drops and starts rolling around on the concrete. I think he just likes the way it feels and/or smells. It's odd.
2007-01-11 13:54:02 · answer #1 · answered by dark_phoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat is an indoor cat only and she rolls over right in front of me when i walk in the door. I think it's their way of saying I'm happy... I think it's kind of cute :)
2007-01-15 12:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by Karina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. rubbing and rolling around the ground feels good to the cat
2. by rubbing against things, the cat transfers some of its scent on it and thereby "claiming possession of the thing (the "thing" can be you!). So, rubbing himself on the ground and rolling in the dirt is a cat's way of saying, "THIS LAND IS MY LAND!"
3. the dust from the ground is a natural flea retardant and the cat 'knows' this by instinct
2007-01-11 15:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Mom's cat does the same exact thing. I think maybe they like the smell of outside or something. I've never understood why dogs or cats do it.
2007-01-11 13:48:31 · answer #4 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just the freshness of the out doors !
2007-01-12 05:20:30 · answer #5 · answered by joel s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's because they may want to leave their scent behind, near their territory. Or maybe it feels good, like a massage or back rub. Who knows for sure? But good question!!
2007-01-11 13:55:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they like the texture on their fur cat are sensitive to touch.. so that's about it
2007-01-11 15:13:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be trying to get the smell on him or her to see if there have been any intruders in your yard...as in other cats
2007-01-11 13:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by Eastpack69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably just feels good.
2007-01-11 13:49:14 · answer #9 · answered by Jon T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋