{"id":157,"date":"2020-04-16T08:23:42","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T08:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=157"},"modified":"2020-04-16T08:23:42","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T08:23:42","slug":"why-do-cats-stick-their-bum-in-the-air-when-you-pet-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-stick-their-bum-in-the-air-when-you-pet-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do cats stick their bum in the air when you pet them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most cats raise their bum in the air when you scratch them, this kind of reaction from your feline friend is completely normal. They do this to invite you to scratch and pet them even more. They\u2019re telling you that this makes them happy and whatever you\u2019re doing, don\u2019t stop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

We have established that cats have a unique way of communicating how they feel<\/a> and what they need to humans. The way their body reacts to how you treat them has more meaning compared to a hiss or a meow. When they raise their bum to your face, don\u2019t be offended, they\u2019re trying to let you know that they feel safe around you and that they consider you a friend or maybe even family. Cat\u2019s only raise their bum if they don\u2019t feel threatened or afraid. When you\u2019re petting them and they don\u2019t seem to respond this way, that might mean they do not want to be touched or they aren\u2019t feeling very affectionate at that moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Eventually their bum will slowly settle down, but that doesn\u2019t mean they want you to stop. Observe how they react, if they’re still purring and rubbing their head against your fingers then they still want you to continue petting or scratching them. This area is very hard for them to reach on their own and it is also a very sensitive spot. Having you scratch it for them could either be satisfying or irritating. If they suddenly bite you, this means they\u2019re uncomfortable and they don\u2019t want you to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kittens learned to do this at an early age, this is their way of letting their mother know that they are ready for grooming. It is also possible that they see you as somebody who takes care of them and their needs, a parental figure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For unspayed female cats, raising their bum could mean they are ready for mating. This position is called lordosis; it usually occurs when a female cat is in heat. She assumes a crouching posture with elbows on the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cats\u2019 transfer their scent through anal glands, and when they assume this position they\u2019re inviting you to affirm their place in your family by swapping scents. It might not sound pleasing, but it\u2019s a huge compliment in the animal kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cat raising its bum to you is usually called the elevator position, and if you\u2019ve experienced this yourself it is the highest compliment they can give you. Although it doesn\u2019t look much like a proper thank you, they\u2019re trying to show you that they appreciate what you’ve done for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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