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What does it mean when a cat lies down and his belly is turned out?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Ava Williams
Lying down and turning on its belly is cat body language. Cats usually don't turn over their bellies casually because their bellies are fragile and easily injured. When a cat is relatively relaxed or acting coquettishly to its owner, it will expose its belly, indicating that it feels safe. This is a normal phenomenon and there is no need to worry too much. If the cat often turns its belly, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for examination in time to determine the cause of the disease and take further measures to improve it.

1. What does it mean when a cat lies down and turns its belly out?

Cats are common animals and like to express love to people. When a cat is in a relaxed state, it will act coquettishly towards its owner and feel warm. , will lie down to expose the belly, which is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally does not cause other diseases in the body and does not require medication.

2. What are the dangers of a cat lying down and turning its belly out?

A cat’s belly is relatively thin. If exposed for a long time or rubbed on the ground, it may cause local skin damage and cause Symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and rupture can easily lead to bacterial growth and infectious diseases. It is recommended that the owner promptly changes the cat's posture, allowing the cat to lie on its stomach or reclining. Generally, the belly should not be exposed, otherwise it will easily cause damage to the belly.

3. What should you pay attention to when a cat lies down and turns over its belly?

If a cat lies down and turns over its belly, it means that the cat is acting coquettishly towards its owner and needs to be stroked by the owner. You need to clean your hands or the cat's skin when doing this to avoid bacterial growth, infection, and rolling around after lying down. In daily life, you need to observe the physical condition of your cat at any time, and you need to bathe your cat in time after playing, otherwise it will easily cause disease.