Who doesn’t love it when their cat lies on their back? It’s surely a sign of being ultra calm and relaxed around you, right? It’s also extremely cute.
Yet, when you decide to try to rub their belly, you often get the wrath and rage of all cats in history. So why do cats lay on their backs?
Believe it or not, a cat lying on its back may indicate a couple of things you might not expect.
The situation most of us want to feel and believe is that your cat trusts you. Just occasionally, when a cat is on its back, this might be the case.
The temptation is to approach with your hands. And that would be a mistake. Your cat is looking to play, and it always plays with claws and teeth. Save your hands and invest in a wand toy or something similar.
From time to time, your cat will be lying or sleeping on its back just because it is content. Take this as a sign that you have created a comfortable and safe space within your home.
If your cat’s eyes are fixed on you, leave the room, or try to divert its attention towards something else. At the very least, try to indicate that you’re not interested in interacting.