Why does cat push with his paws?

smurfchops | 21:33 Sat 03rd Feb 2007 | Animals & Nature

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When my cat is sleepy and i stroke him on his tummy, why does he push my finger with his paw and hold it there??

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Mr_T_rules

Most cats do not like their tummys being touched and will push you hand / finger away.

smurfchops

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You are right Mr T, my cat is not a lap cat and is very independent .... while I am asking cat questions, perhaps someone could tell me how to stop him biting and scratching people when he plays ?? It draws blood !! Here he is:

http://i5.tinypic.com/48eb6rq.jpg

allotment10

aww, he looks so cute, hope these sites can help you out a bit.

http://www.perfectpaws.com/handle.html

http://cats.about.com/cs/behavioralissues/f/ca tbites.htm

yesmadam

it's actually called the pleasure/pain game. That's what cats do.
I love the pic of your cat, absolutely gorgeous!!!

There's a fantastic book by Jack Richter called
'Your Talking Cat' very funny and very true!!!

http://www.theoriginalgift.co.uk/ProductDetail s.aspx?language=en-GB&product=Talking%20Cat%20 Book

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