Why Your Cat Keeps Scratching You

Cats are best friends to some and mortal enemies to others. Many people don't understand why cats act erratically towards them, but the answer is quite simple.


To understand what is happening that causes cats to randomly lash out and scratch you, pay attention to how the cat is reacting to whatever you're doing.


Sometimes your cat lets you pet its belly, and other times it attacks your hand. Often, cats act out of irritation or playfulness. When you don't realize why your cat is showing its belly, that's where your problems arise.


A cat will show its belly as a sign of trust, exposing a vulnerable spot for them. Whether a cat likes having its belly rubbed varies from animal to animal. Pay attention to whether your cat ever reacts positively to belly rubs, whether they start purring or put out other indicators of their happiness. If their ears are forward, they are likely calm and relaxed. When their ears are high, it can be a sign of a playful mood.


Cats also show their belly to play. They can think you're playing, too, when you go for their belly in this case. That is when you'll find the attack you previously thought was unprovoked happens.


Additionally, petting your cat's belly can be overstimulating. When they're overstimulated, their pupils can go wide, and their tail can start flicking, along with the cat seemingly trying to bite you.


Some cats are overstimulated more easily than others. Sometimes they even have certain areas they react poorly to being pet, like their sides or under their chin. It's up to you to pay attention to their body language. Truly attacking, swatting at you, or scratching you, will come after warning signs.


They can't exactly tell you to leave them alone once they've had enough petting. Instead, they may vocalize, flatten their ears, and their tail will twitch. If you keep going, they'll respond in kind, swiping at you with a paw to get the message across.


The reason it is so easy to misread and miss cat body language altogether is that people expect to see body language more like a dog, but cats aren't dogs. It will help to learn about cat body language whenever you seem to be having conflict with your cat.


Your cat will surely understand you being more understanding, which will lead to a happier partnership and relationship between you and your cat. Just remember to keep in mind that they will react to things like a cat, not like a dog, and you'll be set.

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