my kitten (splodge), she is a tortoise shell, only ever rolls on her back for me and she lets me stroke her belly, is this natural? as she only does it for me, and what does this actually mean???
Same with Riley. He teases us with his belly all the time, but if you touch it, you bleed.Originally Posted by Zane's Pal
Zane does this, and it looks as though he wants his tummy rubbed, but don't be fooled--touch his underside and he'll get you.
Originally Posted by Zane's Pal
Zane does this, and it looks as though he wants his tummy rubbed, but don't be fooled--touch his underside and he'll get you.
You have to be really careful not to train this behavior with kitties. When they are little, the claws and teeth don't hurt and it is so tempting to play "gnaw on me" games. Then, they get a little older and those attacks with the teeth and the back legs going hurt, but you've got 'em trained.Originally Posted by emmylou
Interesting that so many cats are this way. My cat is always showing his belly in a position I think of as "the bear trap." Touch it and it snaps closed on you...
You learn quickly not to fall for the bait.