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Every cat is different, some don’t even enjoy things cats are supposed to.
Allowing belly rubs is a sign of deep trust from a cat you didn’t raise, or a sign of a comfortable, secure cat with no doubts about the safety and continuation of their home and family. It’s a no-no for strangers to the cat, but if your cat is letting you, it’s a sign of the secure bond between you two.
The cats I raised from kittens will roll onto their backs and stretch for belly rubs when I walk into the room, but the cats I rescued are less enthusiastic about it. They all have grown to let me rub their bellies, but the one who lived outside before rescue would only ever roll onto her side tucked against me so my hand moved onto her belly, and the one from relatives will expose his belly but grumble about me petting it.
As others have said it really depends on the cat. My two let us do all, the belly as long as it’s very gently
My cat will let me touch and pet him anywhere. He will get up and walk away if he’s done with it. I’ll roll him around on the floor like a rolling pin or play the bongos on his belly or butt. Sometimes he will want to play rough and will play bite and bunny kick my hand but it’s never actual aggression.
My friends cat will let you pet him quite rough but he doesn’t like his belly or back legs pet. He will gently let you know with a kind nip and a little yip sound. Hasn’t been hissy or scratchy but I think it’s because he knows me and we are pals.
My cat loves belly rubs. He can go for 30 minutes straight no problem, no biting or anything.
Some cats hate it. Some cats don’t mind if you don’t show any aggressivity. I have yet to see a cats that begs for belly rubs though.
My asks for it almost daily, but he also taught himself how to play fetch so maybe he’s part dog.
I stand corrected haha
Our boy taught himself how to play fetch as well!
Honestly, I think he then trained me to it, if 6am most days is any indication.
Every morning with my coffee my cat will flop over for belly rubs. If you turn away from her she will walk into your path and flop over there, repeating until she gets her morning fix.
My cat demands it my meowing super loud and annoyingly while rolling on her back. Every animal is different, regardless of what people say…unless it’s a health thing that is
Depends on the cat.
Some hate it, others like being lifted but no belly rubs, some cats straight up like to be carried around cradeled like a human baby while getting belly scratches.
But in cats often don’t like being pet one single way for an extended period of time or in general be overstimulated. You have to switch it up or they might become “playfully” aggressive to make you stop, and actually aggressive if you don’t.
