I have had some cats that liked to be patted firmly on the back. Some cats are pat-a-cats and some aren’t. Be sure you check first. Otherwise, you’ll be counting your fingers.
My experience with cats has been some like belly rubs, some like neck scritches but the same cat rarely likes both and it’s dangerous (see above) to get it wrong.
A cat rolling on its back to show you its belly is sometimes inviting you to wrestle*. It’s not a trick — they really want to wrestle, not get a belly rub.
*Cat wresting involves claws. But it’s for fun, not for real
C 4 months ago
Scratch that idea
angelolady Premium Member 4 months ago
Mine do, but you have to ask politely.
The Reader Premium Member 4 months ago
I don’t know, he seemed to do a good job on yours.
einarbt 4 months ago
Not much sympathy there for the injured party (i.e., the one with all the bandages).
bookworm0812 4 months ago
My kitty loves it!
MichaelSolakian 4 months ago
Jeeves, our Persian, is constantly stretched out on the floor so we can give him foot rubs on his belly
morningglory73 Premium Member 4 months ago
Live and learn. Cats have away of telling you things if you pay attention.
SusieB 4 months ago
I have one cat who loves them and one who definitely does not
mistercatworks 4 months ago
I have had some cats that liked to be patted firmly on the back. Some cats are pat-a-cats and some aren’t. Be sure you check first. Otherwise, you’ll be counting your fingers.
rickmac1937 Premium Member 4 months ago
If it was mine he be gone to the pound
zenyattafan 4 months ago
The cat must have been a leopard.
KEA 4 months ago
My experience with cats has been some like belly rubs, some like neck scritches but the same cat rarely likes both and it’s dangerous (see above) to get it wrong.
cuzinron47 4 months ago
It sure took long enough to learn that lesson.
T... 4 months ago
Off camera, 400 lb. cat…
Frank Burns Eats Worms 4 months ago
Meow do you believe her?
Imajs Premium Member 4 months ago
My cat lets my husband rub the cat’s belly, but she won’t let me. I guess feeding her and doing clean up is my job:(
Ed The Red Premium Member 4 months ago
A cat rolling on its back to show you its belly is sometimes inviting you to wrestle*. It’s not a trick — they really want to wrestle, not get a belly rub.
*Cat wresting involves claws. But it’s for fun, not for real