cat kneading my stomach - can he hurt me?

[m935]

I have a weird question - I understand WHY cats do this and my cat has recently started doing this A LOT.   I dont like to push him away cause I want him to sit on my lap but he hurts me!!!!  Hes a pretty big cat.

Could he be doing any damage to me by pressing so deeply on my stomach?

thanks

 

[juventas]

More of a human health question than cat behavior, but it's unlikely that he's causing any significant damage.  Hopefully you can redirect him by putting some soft material he likes in your lap.  I have a weak back too, and I'm always slouching.  Time for us to learn good posture and sit up straight!

 

[farleyv]

I doubt he is pressing any harder than a doctor does during a physical. 

Try putting a blanket over you or wear heavier clothing..

 

[zerosoma33]

My dainty girl cat kneads me all the time and it doesn't bother me unless i'm laying down and she starts kneading my face.

Our persian male cat is a bigger cat with big, fat, meaty paws, and when he kneads, it HURTS! I can only take about 4 or 5 kneads before I push him off my lap, lol.

It shouldn't hurt you unless he turns into a kung fu master with iron fists. I think the blanket idea is good.