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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / March 2008Question 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 >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 >>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 [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > 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" < > "CatNipped" >> "Writerosity" [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Jill LOL, then they run off sideways..kittens are SO funny. Kyla --who wishes Cats could stay kittens > "jmcquown" < > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > - 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. On Mar 7, 2:30 pm, "Kyla =^..^=" <kyla.water...@comcast.net> wrote: > "jmcquown" < > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > 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 > On Mar 7, 2:30 pm, "Kyla =^..^=" <kyla.water...@comcast.net> wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > LOL, how old are they? > Kyla Their about 6 months old now. Writerosity > --and Clowder- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Their about 6 months old now. Writerosity ************************** At about 6 months old, it is normal to act like they're attempting felinicide. They're about the equivalent of 12-14 year olds. Have you ever watched the kids (especially boys) at a middle school? They push each other, roll around, play fight, giggle, act like maniacs, and get the zoomies. Sound familiar? Your owners are being perfectly normal. Sit back and enjoy the floor show. Pam S >>> 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 [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > 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. > >news:cc2ef5c1-6e92-493e-a653-a283c93ee72c@i29g2000prf.googlegroups.com... > >>I know that cats hunch their backs, bristle their fur and spit when [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > 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. > >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 [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > CatNipped This is what I thought. It's really cute. 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 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. > >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 [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Pam S. LOL > I wouldn't know how cats behave, as I've never seen them behave. If you can > figure it out, please let us know. That needed a BW! It's like when the Fabulous Furballs were kittens- my friend Tel was round and Sarsi was climbing the curtains and he laughed and I said "Don't encourage her- she isn't supposed to do that" He said "Sorry it's just I've never owned a cat" I said "And neither have we" Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs. >> I wouldn't know how cats behave, as I've never seen them behave. If you can >> figure it out, please let us know. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > I said "And neither have we" I'm reminded of the time at work when I mentioned that Frank used to wake me up too early in the morning. A co-worker who has never lived with a cat (and doesn't like cats) said, 'but can't you just *tell* him to be quiet?' I said, 'sure, I can tell him until I'm blue in the face. Won't make any difference.'  SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.
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