Cause then they maul your hand when you pet their belly :(
this post was submitted on 12 Jan 2026
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My old cat used to love belly rubs. I miss her so much.
My new cat is really young. We’re still working on it with her.
With my cats the belly rub appreciation came with age. At 2 years old it was all playful teeth and claws, but after 8 years or so it is 100% belly rubs and cuddles.