{"id":167,"date":"2020-08-03T16:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T16:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=167"},"modified":"2020-08-03T16:44:00","modified_gmt":"2020-08-03T16:44:00","slug":"why-do-cats-like-being-scratched-under-the-chin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-like-being-scratched-under-the-chin\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do cats like being scratched under the chin?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cats love being scratched under their chin, but it makes you wonder why? What is with this specific spot that makes it so satisfying to be touched or scratched? There are many reasons as to why, including the fact that their chin area is hard to reach when they groom themselves and they can\u2019t reach it themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The reason cats like to be scratched under the chin is that it is one of the few places on the cat&#8217;s body, that they can&#8217;t reach that well. Therefore the chin is difficult to clean. Cats like to be clean, and when you scratch them under the chin, you&#8217;re helping them clean a difficult place to reach. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats love being touched by their owner, but in their own terms. You may notice that they may run hot and cold depending on their mood. One of their most favorite places to be scratched is under their chin, and I have enumerated the reasons for that below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-like-being-scratched-under-the-chin\/#Satisfying_spot\" title=\"Satisfying spot\">Satisfying spot<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-like-being-scratched-under-the-chin\/#Cat_acne\" title=\"Cat acne\">Cat acne<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-like-being-scratched-under-the-chin\/#Creating_a_bond\" title=\"Creating a bond\">Creating a bond<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-like-being-scratched-under-the-chin\/#Scent_Glands\" title=\"Scent Glands\">Scent Glands<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-like-being-scratched-under-the-chin\/#Why_do_cats_like_being_scratched_at_the_base_of_their_tail\" title=\"Why do cats like being scratched at the base of their tail?\">Why do cats like being scratched at the base of their tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-like-being-scratched-under-the-chin\/#Why_do_cats_not_like_their_belly_rubbed\" title=\"Why do cats not like their belly rubbed?\">Why do cats not like their belly rubbed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-like-being-scratched-under-the-chin\/#Do_cats_like_to_be_petted_or_scratched\" title=\"Do cats like to be petted or scratched?\">Do cats like to be petted or scratched?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-like-being-scratched-under-the-chin\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Satisfying_spot\"><\/span><strong>Satisfying spot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is just a really satisfying spot for your furry friend. Know that this specific spot is hard for them to reach on their own. Cats are flexible but they surely can\u2019t defy the laws of physics, the only places they could reach is their face and their head. Being touched around this area may also remind them of their kitten days, when their mom used to groom those areas with her tongue making them happy and relaxed. Most cat massages usually include the scratching of the ears and the chin according to professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cat_acne\"><\/span><strong>Cat acne<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your kitty\u2019s chin contains sebaceous glands that can become overactive. When this happens it causes breakouts similar to the acne on our faces. Cat acne looks like dry skin bumps on your kitty\u2019s chin, and this can become itchy and irritating. Your cat may come to you looking for a way to alleviate the itchy feeling. Look out for greasy broken skin on your kitty\u2019s chin, they may look like black heads or read bumps. To treat cat acne, avoid scratching the area and bring your furry friend to the vet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_bond\"><\/span><strong>Creating a bond<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do they feel good when you touch their chin, it is also a way for both of you to bond and spend time. While most kitties enjoy being touched and rubbed notice for signs of irritation or annoyance from your feline friend like tail wagging, hissing, or growling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scent_Glands\"><\/span><strong>Scent Glands<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have noticed that your kitty rubs their chin in almost every surface. That\u2019s because this specific area of your furry friend\u2019s body contains scent glands. These glands release a pheromone; a natural scent your kitty\u2019s body produces to mark their territory and other pets. While you might not notice this scent, your cat uses this as a way to identify members of their family, and this includes you. This scent gets on your hand and your cat smells this, they immediately know it\u2019s you who\u2019s spending time with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[crp]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_like_being_scratched_at_the_base_of_their_tail\"><\/span><strong>Why do cats like being scratched at the base of their tail?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tail area comprises of a lot of sensitive nerves. The feeling of being touched in that area might feel like they\u2019re being lightly tickled, which may make it enjoyable for them or even slightly painful. This said, petting the cat\u2019s tail area is a very personal interaction. They don\u2019t let just anyone pet them there and if they do that means they trust you a lot. When in doubt if you should continue petting your kitty in that area, all you need to do is to take note of how they\u2019re reacting to your touch. When they\u2019re uncomfortable they will pull away, and it\u2019s important not to force your love on to them. Humans and cats communicate in different ways, you forcibly pulling them closer may let them think you\u2019re being aggressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_not_like_their_belly_rubbed\"><\/span><strong>Why do cats not like their belly rubbed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professionals say that cats don\u2019t like their bellies touched because the hair follicles located in this area is hypersensitive, same goes for their tail. These locations will aggregate your furry friend due to the fact that it is overstimulating. Another theory states that when a kitten is in a position where their belly is exposed, it could mean that they feel vulnerable. Cats are proud creatures and laying on their backs belly up could mean they\u2019re showing submission, but in actuality it is a defensive position. In the wild they assume this position when they\u2019re guarding themselves from predators. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_to_be_petted_or_scratched\"><\/span><strong>Do cats like to be petted or scratched?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do it correctly and on their own terms, yes. They are sweet animals and they love spending time with their human, but they are also independent, moody, and oversensitive. It\u2019s highly advised you don\u2019t pet or carry a cat that doesn\u2019t trust you, unless they\u2019re friendly it could end up really bad. Once you have the cat\u2019s trust try gently stroking the most common areas that they enjoy and see which spot they like the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats enjoy being scratched under the chin because it\u2019s a spot they don\u2019t usually groom because they can\u2019t reach it. Other than that the area under the chin is also oversensitive and should be touched with care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do cats like being pet under the chin? 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