{"id":174,"date":"2020-09-29T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T10:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=174"},"modified":"2021-03-04T20:49:13","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T20:49:13","slug":"why-do-cats-roll-on-their-backs-when-they-see-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-roll-on-their-backs-when-they-see-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do cats roll on their backs when they see you?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When a cat rolls on their back when they see you, it&#8217;s usually a sign that they feel safe and secure around you. They trust you enough to expose a vulnerable side of themselves. They also may be seeking attention and asking for you to play with them<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons why cats roll their backs when they see you. When they roll their backs, they are showing you that they feel comfortable and confident with you and they know you are not going to harm them. Perhaps they have an itchy back, but most likely they&#8217;re just looking for attention. <\/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-roll-on-their-backs-when-they-see-you\/#Why_do_cats_roll_over_and_expose_their_stomachs\" title=\"Why do cats roll over and expose their stomachs?\">Why do cats roll over and expose their stomachs?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-roll-on-their-backs-when-they-see-you\/#Your_cat_trusts_you\" title=\"Your cat trusts you\">Your cat trusts you<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-roll-on-their-backs-when-they-see-you\/#Marking_their_territory\" title=\"Marking their territory\">Marking their territory<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-roll-on-their-backs-when-they-see-you\/#Looking_for_attention_and_ready_for_playtime\" title=\"Looking for attention and ready for playtime\">Looking for attention and ready for playtime<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-roll-on-their-backs-when-they-see-you\/#Cuddling\" title=\"Cuddling\">Cuddling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-roll-on-their-backs-when-they-see-you\/#How_do_cats_greet_people\" title=\"How do cats greet people?\">How do cats greet people?<\/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-roll-on-their-backs-when-they-see-you\/#Why_do_cats_show_their_bellies\" title=\"Why do cats show their bellies?\">Why do cats show their bellies?<\/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-roll-on-their-backs-when-they-see-you\/#Why_do_cats_bite_if_you_pet_them\" title=\"Why do cats bite if you pet them?\">Why do cats bite if you pet them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-roll-on-their-backs-when-they-see-you\/#Why_do_cats_roll_around_on_concrete\" title=\"Why do cats roll around on concrete\">Why do cats roll around on concrete<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-roll-on-their-backs-when-they-see-you\/#Communicate_with_your_cat\" title=\"Communicate with your cat\">Communicate with your cat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_roll_over_and_expose_their_stomachs\"><\/span>Why do cats roll over and expose their stomachs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your cat rolls on its back when it sees you, it is a good sign. When a cat exposes its stomach like that, it&#8217;s saying that it trusts you. Exposing their stomach and other sensitive parts makes it vulnerable. A great opportunity for you to bond with your cat. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_cat_trusts_you\"><\/span>Your cat trusts you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A cat exposing its belly to you is the ultimate sign of trust . It means they feel completely safe and know you won&#8217;t hurt them. It is not a sign of submission, but rather a sign of comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marking_their_territory\"><\/span>Marking their territory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats use their noses to feel, understand and remember everything around them. When they come to an area that smells like another cat, they know that it&#8217;s the other cats territory. Cats are very territorial animals, so they like to keep other cats away from their areas or people by spreading their own scent. One way to mark their territory is by laying on their backs and rolling around, spreading their scent with their back and cheeks. This keeps other cats or animals away. This is one reason why they roll or rub their bodies against people too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_for_attention_and_ready_for_playtime\"><\/span>Looking for attention and ready for playtime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For cats, rolling on their backs is a way of seeking attention. Cats are also known for being attention-seeking animals. They roll on their backs because they want to be noticed by you. This is one of their innate ways of of sending a message to people. When cats wants to be cuddled or play around with you, they usually meow to get your attention, but also use physical cues. That&#8217;s why, as a pet owner, it&#8217;s important you understand your cats behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuddling\"><\/span>Cuddling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats also love the heat from your body, they love the warmth because they feel that they are being taken care of and feel secure by your side. They roll or rub their body to absorb heat and enjoy your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cat\u2019s behavior can be amusing and very fun to observe. Most of the time when they behave in a strange way, they are actually trying to send you a message or express their mood. Although some people might find a cat&#8217;s rolling and rubbing behavior annoying, the majority of cat owners love when their cats play with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_greet_people\"><\/span>How do cats greet people?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Animals have developed a way of welcoming people into their lives. <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-pick-a-favorite-person\/\">Sometimes they are unpredictable and mysterious, but they&#8217;re usually warm and cuddly when they&#8217;re with their favorite person<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often times though, they can be very sensitive or standoffish when greeting a new person in a first encounter. Once they get to know you, they will feel more safe and comfortable.  When a cat feels safe with a person, they usually greet them by smelling them. This happens because they want to be familiar with the new scent, and maybe befriend someone new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats tend to act strangely when they see someone enter their territory, some cats are frightened, scared or even furious when someone crosses their paths. They may hiss or lash out, but this is just a form of defense mechanism, and not the norm for most cats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_show_their_bellies\"><\/span>Why do cats show their bellies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you ever wonder why <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-attack-when-you-rub-their-bellies\/\">cats show their bellies<\/a> to humans? Most cats do this when they are seeking attention or as a way to play around. Cats also show their bellies as a sign of trust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By nature a lot of cats are not very friendly and tend to be more vigilant and easily distrust people, so if a cat shows you its belly, it&#8217;s a sign that they trust you and feel comfortable with you. By showing their stomach, they are simply saying that they are confident and secure having you around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s good to know these things about your cat, in this way you will have better understanding of their motives and unique behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_bite_if_you_pet_them\"><\/span>Why do cats bite if you pet them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Very few types of animals are known to bite harmlessly when they are being pet. Cats, however are one of the animals who do this. Cats bite relentlessly when they are acting silly. Their biting is often playful and a way for them to say they are having fun and enjoying it. Although pay close attention to your cat, because if they no longer are enjoying the game, their playful biting could suddenly turn into something more serious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats are affectionate animals and their biting is sometimes also a way for them to show their love and affection to their owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason your cat might bite is if you rub it on its stomach. Most of the time, cats do not want to be rubbed on their stomachs, they just don\u2019t like the feeling because they are sensitive. Some cats are also not very tame and not used to being pet, so they may lash out at you if you try it. Don&#8217;t try petting an outdoor cat you don&#8217;t know if it doesn&#8217;t approach you in a friendly way first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a cat that you think bites a bit too much, the good thing is there are things you can do to stop it, or at least decrease the frequency. <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-some-cats-bite-when-you-pet-them\/\">Cat experts suggest that if cats love to bite<\/a>, you should give them something to play with and keep them busy. Instead of biting you and trying to get your attention, they will stay busy and entertained with their toys, especially if you join in on the playtime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_roll_around_on_concrete\"><\/span>Why do cats roll around on concrete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats like to roll around on concrete and cement surfaces because of its tempeture. At the same time your cat might be rolling around on the concrete because it is scratchy and a little dirty. This way it might soothe its muscles and be good for its coat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communicate_with_your_cat\"><\/span>Communicate with your cat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats can be sweet and clingy to their owners, or distant and cranky. The best thing we can do for our cats is to learn why they do the things they do.  They can\u2019t speak and express their feelings to us, so we have to learn how to communicate with them. If we don\u2019t learn their way of communication \u2013 we can never connect with them. The next time your cat rolls on his belly, or bites you playfully, don\u2019t get annoyed. Instead, respond to their calling. 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