Today, when I was petting my cat, I suddenly discovered:
When touching from the head to the back, some kittens will be involuntary. He arched his back, really looked impatient and delicate~
So, why is this?
means pleasure and satisfaction
In most cases, when you stroke a cat, the cat will arch its back and actively cater to your stroke
often coordinate with the position to simply adjust the position of being stroked, so that it can enjoy it The pleasure of being touched in your favorite place
In addition to arching the back, you can also feel the cat's satisfaction from other behaviors, such as: snoring, slow and steady breathing, ears and whiskers in a neutral position, and a slow tail Small swings, etc.
So, what are the other meanings of a cat arching its back?
Stretch your body
The reason is easy to understand, just like we stretch when we wake up.
When a cat sleeps or lies in one position for a long time, the body will become numb, so to make the body more comfortable, the cat will also stretch, arch its back, and press down on its back.
angry
When a cat is angry, it will also make a hunched back action, which means: warning (telling you that it is angry) and increasing deterrence (making itself look bigger)
The cat’s expression of anger is very obvious and very good. The distinction mainly includes
① arched back.
② Fried hair.
③ Squint.
④ The ears are bent to both sides.
⑤ The tail is bent downward.
⑥ Breathe or roar (whimper) or curse
The key point is that the next step is to prepare to attack, and the torso is forward or pressing step by step.
fear
Yes, cats will arch their backs when they are scared, and their behavior is very similar to when they are angry. The difference lies in the situation and motivation of the cat, as well as certain body movements.
When a cat is scared, its mood is calmer than angry:
From the picture above, we can clearly see that cats also have arched backs, fried fur, tails down, and ears back. However, the cat’s expression The emotions revealed were relatively calm, not that exciting, and the subtle body language showed as follows:
① Squat down slightly on the hind legs, ready to run away
② Eyes wide open, very alert, staring at him. Things that feel scared
③ Close the mouth to express nervousness
Another example: the little black cat in the picture is also afraid. Although its back is arched, its hair is fried, and its ears are backwards, its torso is backwards and its hind legs are slightly bent. Be prepared to run away.
When a cat is frightened
When a cat is suddenly frightened, it will usually be frightened away and will also have a hunched back. The hunched back here appears together with the bounce. This is an instinctive stress response , You can take a closer look below This animated picture:
hunting
This is the cat’s hunting preparation action .
In order to have more space for exerting force, cats will bend their legs greatly toward the abdomen, similar to running, and their backs will naturally arch. This is mainly to "accumulate strength" when jumping or sprinting. It will be more explosive and the hunting success rate will be greater!
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Playing and practicing
Those who raise kittens should have more experience. The kittens will run around with their backs arched for no reason, and they are nervous. This is actually a cat. They send out an invitation signal, wanting you to play with them, and wanting to experience the fun of hunting and playing.
If you have more than two kittens at home, this situation will be very common. The two kittens are chasing each other with their hair flying and their backs hunched over. This is also a process of practicing hunting~
At this time, don’t forget Play with your cat for a while~
Uncomfortable
The above hunched back is temporary, but if the cat continues to walk hunched over for a long time, something is definitely wrong
The cat may be sick or injured , including stomach pain, limb injuries, sprains, strains...
In severe cases, it may be abnormal cartilage-ossification development. The cat's movement will be impaired. Obvious symptoms include lameness in the hind limbs and often lifting the paws. Symptoms include arching the back and walking like walking on stilts.
If something is wrong, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up.
However, don’t worry too much. Most of the time, a cat’s back arching is a very normal behavior~
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