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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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Question About Cat Behavior...
"Writerosity" wrote in message
... 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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Question About Cat Behavior...
"CatNipped" wrote in message ... "Writerosity" wrote in message ... 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 |
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Question About Cat Behavior...
jmcquown wrote: "CatNipped" wrote in message ... "Writerosity" wrote in message ... 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. |
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Question About Cat Behavior...
On Mar 7, 12:45*pm, "CatNipped" wrote:
"Writerosity" wrote in message ... 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 |
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Question About Cat Behavior...
On Mar 7, 12:51*pm, "jmcquown" wrote:
"CatNipped" wrote in message ... "Writerosity" wrote in message ... 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. |
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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 - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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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Question About Cat Behavior...
"Writerosity" wrote in message ... 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 --and Clowder |
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Question About Cat Behavior...
"Writerosity" wrote in message ... 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. |
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Question About Cat Behavior...
On Mar 8, 10:44*pm, "Kyla =^..^=" wrote:
"Writerosity" wrote in message ... 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 --and Clowder- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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