Why does my cat bite me when I stroke her tummy?


Dear Feline Agony Aunts Daphne and Lizzie,

My cat often rolls over onto her back as if she wants me to rub her tummy but then when I do she sometimes bites me. How can I stop her biting me?


Regards

M.

Dear M,


When your cat rolls onto her back and shows you her tummy she is greeting you BUT she is NOT inviting you to rub her tummy. Cat tummy's are sensitive areas and not all of us like them being stroked, if your cat is biting you when you stroke her tummy it's because she does not want you to stroke her there. So the way to stop her biting you is for you to stop rubbing her tummy and just be pleased that she has said "Hello" in a friendly way. 


Hope this helps you M


Daphne and Lizzie

The Feline Agony Aunts

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