Jaw line, tip of the jaw, behind the ears, around the neck, and shoulders. Nothing below the shoulders especially where the tail and body join. It is the most sensitive part of the cat’s body.
Most of my cats like a belly rub when they feel like it. My first tabby, Random Numbers, often wanted a good rub. Monroe is one we won’t try for a good while, as kittens must have their reflexes. That and when we get close, he wrestles our wrists. Achilles wants one from both of us in bed. Showing the belly is signaling trust, not that they need or want it rubbed.
Cheeks, chin, top of head, and base of the tail are good cat-petting areas. Achilles purrs when we pet his side, of all places. That’s his thing.
Our calico cat is one of the few cats I’ve met that actually loves belly rubs. However, she doesn’t like her paws touched, which makes nail trims extra fun
One of my cats enjoys respectful rubs on the head and upper body. The other cat will trance out on my lap and I can do anything up to dislocating joints as long as I put them back. :)
uncle snipe almost 2 years ago
My Girls like a whole head rub. I make a claw motion and either of them will lean in and get a head massage.
stairsteppublishing almost 2 years ago
Jaw line, tip of the jaw, behind the ears, around the neck, and shoulders. Nothing below the shoulders especially where the tail and body join. It is the most sensitive part of the cat’s body.
Charliegirl Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Both my girls love a tummy rub.
Red Bird almost 2 years ago
#bellyisofflimits
FreyjaRN Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Most of my cats like a belly rub when they feel like it. My first tabby, Random Numbers, often wanted a good rub. Monroe is one we won’t try for a good while, as kittens must have their reflexes. That and when we get close, he wrestles our wrists. Achilles wants one from both of us in bed. Showing the belly is signaling trust, not that they need or want it rubbed.
Cheeks, chin, top of head, and base of the tail are good cat-petting areas. Achilles purrs when we pet his side, of all places. That’s his thing.
cat19632001 almost 2 years ago
#setyourbounderies
ladykat almost 2 years ago
My two love their tummy rubs. Ears and chins, not so much.
SusieB almost 2 years ago
Our calico cat is one of the few cats I’ve met that actually loves belly rubs. However, she doesn’t like her paws touched, which makes nail trims extra fun
prrdh almost 2 years ago
Don’t forget the base of the tail!
mistercatworks almost 2 years ago
One of my cats enjoys respectful rubs on the head and upper body. The other cat will trance out on my lap and I can do anything up to dislocating joints as long as I put them back. :)
Ebenezer Stooge Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Cats are great people.
esolero almost 2 years ago
All my cats liked belly rubs.