Question About Cat Behavior...

I know that cats hunch their backs, bristle their fur and spit when
they are threatened by other animals, but my kitten likes to hunch his
back when I'm petting him. Why does he do this, if this is behavior
normally associated with fear? TIA

Writerosity

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I know that cats hunch their backs, bristle their fur and spit when
they are threatened by other animals, but my kitten likes to hunch his
back when I'm petting him. Why does he do this, if this is behavior
normally associated with fear? TIA

Writerosity

In this instance it's not a sign of fear as much as a "here, here, pet here"
sign of body language.

Hugs,

CatNipped

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"Writerosity" wrote in message
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I know that cats hunch their backs, bristle their fur and spit when
they are threatened by other animals, but my kitten likes to hunch his
back when I'm petting him. Why does he do this, if this is behavior
normally associated with fear? TIA

Writerosity

In this instance it's not a sign of fear as much as a "here, here, pet
here" sign of body language.

Hugs,

CatNipped
Exactly. The kitty is saying "Oooh, don't forget this spot" It would be
different, of course, if it were accompanied by a bristled tail and hissing.

Jill

jmcquown wrote:

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I know that cats hunch their backs, bristle their fur and spit when
they are threatened by other animals, but my kitten likes to hunch his
back when I'm petting him. Why does he do this, if this is behavior
normally associated with fear? TIA

Writerosity

In this instance it's not a sign of fear as much as a "here, here, pet
here" sign of body language.

Hugs,

CatNipped
Exactly. The kitty is saying "Oooh, don't forget this spot" It
would be different, of course, if it were accompanied by a bristled tail
and hissing.

Jill

Also, many cats (but not all) will arch their backs when your petting
reaches the the area of the back next to the base of the tail. It seems
to be a reflex action (like twitching their ears when you touch them)
but not all my cats have had the reflex.

On Mar 7, 12:45*pm, "CatNipped" wrote:
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I know that cats hunch their backs, bristle their fur and spit when
they are threatened by other animals, but my kitten likes to hunch his
back when I'm petting him. *Why does he do this, if this is behavior
normally associated with fear? *TIA

Writerosity

In this instance it's not a sign of fear as much as a "here, here, pet here"
sign of body language.

Hugs,

CatNipped

This is what I thought. It's really cute.

Writerosity

On Mar 7, 12:51*pm, "jmcquown" wrote:
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I know that cats hunch their backs, bristle their fur and spit when
they are threatened by other animals, but my kitten likes to hunch his
back when I'm petting him. *Why does he do this, if this is behavior
normally associated with fear? *TIA

Writerosity

In this instance it's not a sign of fear as much as a "here, here, pet
here" sign of body language.

Hugs,

CatNipped

Exactly. *The kitty is saying "Oooh, don't forget this spot" *It would be
different, of course, if it were accompanied by a bristled tail and hissing.

Jill

I had a cat that hunched its back when it was sharpening its claws on
my couch. I guess it's just a matter of what feels good to the
indiividual.

On Mar 7, 2:30*pm, "Kyla =^..^=" wrote:
"jmcquown"





"CatNipped"
"Writerosity"
I know that cats hunch their backs, bristle their fur and spit when
they are threatened by other animals, but my kitten likes to hunch his
back when I'm petting him. *Why does he do this, if this is behavior
normally associated with fear? *TIA

Writerosity

In this instance it's not a sign of fear as much as a "here, here, pet
here" sign of body language.

Hugs,

CatNipped
Exactly. *The kitty is saying "Oooh, don't forget this spot" *It would
be different, of course, if it were accompanied by a bristled tail and
hissing.

Jill

LOL, then they run off sideways..kittens are SO funny.
Kyla
--who wishes Cats could stay kittens



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I've got two of them, and sometimes it's hard not to think that they
are really trying to do each other in.

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On Mar 7, 2:30 pm, "Kyla =^..^=" wrote:
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"CatNipped"
"Writerosity"
I know that cats hunch their backs, bristle their fur and spit when
they are threatened by other animals, but my kitten likes to hunch his
back when I'm petting him. Why does he do this, if this is behavior
normally associated with fear? TIA

Writerosity

In this instance it's not a sign of fear as much as a "here, here, pet
here" sign of body language.

Hugs,

CatNipped
Exactly. The kitty is saying "Oooh, don't forget this spot" It would
be different, of course, if it were accompanied by a bristled tail and
hissing.

Jill

LOL, then they run off sideways..kittens are SO funny.
Kyla
--who wishes Cats could stay kittens


I've got two of them, and sometimes it's hard not to think that they
are really trying to do each other in.

LOL, how old are they?
Kyla
--and Clowder

"Writerosity" wrote in message
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I know that cats hunch their backs, bristle their fur and spit when
they are threatened by other animals, but my kitten likes to hunch his
back when I'm petting him. Why does he do this, if this is behavior
normally associated with fear? TIA

Writerosity

I wouldn't know how cats behave, as I've never seen them behave. If you can
figure it out, please let us know.

Pam S.

On Mar 8, 10:44*pm, "Kyla =^..^=" wrote:
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On Mar 7, 2:30 pm, "Kyla *=^..^=" wrote:





"jmcquown"

"CatNipped"
"Writerosity"
I know that cats hunch their backs, bristle their fur and spit when
they are threatened by other animals, but my kitten likes to hunch his
back when I'm petting him. Why does he do this, if this is behavior
normally associated with fear? TIA

Writerosity

In this instance it's not a sign of fear as much as a "here, here, pet
here" sign of body language.

Hugs,

CatNipped
Exactly. The kitty is saying "Oooh, don't forget this spot" It would
be different, of course, if it were accompanied by a bristled tail and
hissing.

Jill

LOL, then they run off sideways..kittens are SO funny.
Kyla
--who wishes Cats could stay kittens

I've got two of them, and sometimes it's hard not to think that they
are really trying to do each other in.

LOL, how old are they?
Kyla

Their about 6 months old now.

Writerosity

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