There are several cats in our household. I've just recently noticed that several of our cats stretch one of their hind legs (primarily the left leg) out behind them when they approach a human and sometimes other cats. Is this some form of greeting? Submission? I can't find anything about this when I search online.
2007-12-08 10:09:42 · 9 answers · asked by Michael W 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes, part of it is "just stretching," but it's definitely a bit of communication as well, alerting you to your cat's state of mind and energy level. Obviously, you aren't being approached to be bitten or engaged in intense play--relaxed, calm kitty is coming over to re-make your acquaintance!
2007-12-09 10:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by Sahara 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cat Stretching Back Legs
2017-01-11 06:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by goutam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine does it too--one cat--a male and no it s not when he wakes up--it s like some kind of tic he has--he always stretches out each hind leg one at a time when he is approaching me--I m telling you it MEANS something you can just tell it is being done deliberately......
2016-01-19 09:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by CMiller 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have three cats and they do that when they just woke up from a nap or were laying in the same position for a while. They are probably just stretching out their muscle in the leg like us humans when we wake up or sit in the same position for hours.
2007-12-08 11:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that's the way they stretch. My cats always do that right after they wake up from a nap.
2007-12-08 10:46:37 · answer #5 · answered by Aly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine does it too. I think it is quite funny. I think it is when she has been sitting down for a while and comes to greet me.
2007-12-08 11:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by blackgrumpycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not any type of stretch is it? maybe their left legs are longer than their right =]
2007-12-08 10:12:49 · answer #7 · answered by mopargrl440 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
probably just stretching. doesn't mean anything.
2007-12-08 10:17:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are trying to say hello
2014-11-22 02:38:53 · answer #9 · answered by Linda Anderson 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋