When he flops on the floor and shows me his belly...
and
When he rubs against my legs when I am standing
and
rubs his face all over my shoes...
2007-11-19 10:08:29 · 13 answers · asked by -naughtyprincess- 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
your the boss
your his
your shoes are his.
2007-11-19 10:12:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When a cat is rubbing it's face on you or your belongings, he is leaving his scent on it/you. Kind of claiming his territory. Very normal. And when they show their bellys, that shows trust, b/c it's the vulnerable spot, he also probably just wants some attention. These are normal, healthy behaviors.
2007-11-19 18:22:22 · answer #2 · answered by cl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
really, it depends.
it could be a show of affection towards you
trying to get attention and a nice rub
wanting to be fed
wanting to play
or if it is an outside cat, wanting outside
I have found that following my cat allows her to really tell me what she wants. When I get home, she immediately comes up to me and rubs on my legs and plops to the ground. When I move or start walking, if she comes back to me i know she wants to play,show affection, and be petted.
Sometimes shell lead towards the door and Ill step towards her and she will continue to the door, to go outside
and other times, ill do the same towards her food dish.
and like everyone else says, he is rubbing his scent on you and yours on him, that's how he recognizes you.
also remember that cats have very strong personalities. never expect the same "want" or reasoning behind his rubbing.
2007-11-19 18:41:16 · answer #3 · answered by Missy Eve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He loves you and is secure not to forget rub that belly. He is leaving his mark on your shoes and face just to make sure everyone knows that your his number one.
2007-11-19 19:31:34 · answer #4 · answered by wendy m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there...he is showing you how much he trusts and loves you and enjoys your company immensely.
[edit] generally when cats rub up against objects or people they are doing what is called 'scenting' with their pheromones which is to establish ownership. Cats have scent glands located on the sides of the mouth, on top of the head (between the ears and eyes), the pads of the paws and their anal glands.
More on scenting and pheromones: http://www.pets.ca/pettips/tips-72.htm
2007-11-19 18:12:17 · answer #5 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
When cats show you their bellies, they are showing that they trust you. The belly is the most vulnerable spot. When he is rubbing you, he is saying that you're "his." He's putting his scent on you. All these are signs that he loves you. =)
2007-11-19 18:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by Rosesarered 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he loves you!he is paying you the ultimate compliment by smudging his scent over you(don't worry,you only smell to other cats) to let other cats know that you are his property. scent marking is very common with male cats.he is saying that he trusts you,needs you and wants to be loved by you. cats adopt this cutesy mode so that you pick them up and give them a bit of cuddle time. they are very affectionate creatures in the right company and just like to spread it around a bit!!!!!
2007-11-19 19:26:31 · answer #7 · answered by fingerlickinchicken 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'r cat is training you, and he's marking you as his human with scent glands on his face.
2007-11-19 18:13:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He's just showing you how much he loves you. Enjoy this...at least he isn't biting you, like some of the people who write in to this site, to complain about their cats!! ENJOY.............
2007-11-19 18:35:13 · answer #9 · answered by brutusmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the tummy showing means he feels safe and comfy. the rubbing means he is claiming you and he likes you
2007-11-19 18:57:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋