by Melissa Schindler . Isn't that cat belly just begging for a rub, pet or tickle? Why does your cat push its head against you? One thing I’m pretty sure about is that if a cat is sleeping with their head in this position they are likely covering their ears, and maybe even their eyes. Just do a Google image search for Cat Loaf, Monorail Cat, or Contortionist Cat, and you’ll be rewarded with countless funny memes. You love your cat very much but there are probably a few behaviors that leave you scratching your head. They Feel Secure and Safe. All cats are individuals. Black and white photo. A cat on its back still has four paws and teeth that can tear up an enemy pretty badly. Sometimes cockatiels will block the entrance to their cage by hanging upside down. It's also a way for birds to exercise their wings while inside of the cage. All you have to do is hang upside to be able to touch your nose with your tongue! This is also normal. A cat may lie upside down, often even hanging its head down when being held, to show complete trust and contentment in its surroundings. Why? Carol Raczykowski (Reprinted from Pygmy Goat WORLD magazine with permission) Pygmy goats are not the only animals that fall prey to accidents involving death by dorsal recumbency - rolling onto the back and being unable to get up. When you see your cat drop to the ground and roll on its back, your pet's posture can tell you something. The goal of this page is to help you go beyond the obvious signs of an emergency to include the more subtle Upside down Maine Coon cat. what are some cute and funny things your cat does that makes you love them so much? Cats often get unfairly labeled as lazy and aloof when, in fact, they can be quite expressive and frisky, even though their actions can at times seem perplexing. There are 2 theories for this. Place rolls in pans evenly spaced out, 2 rows of 3 rolls in each. This is associated with their instinct to protect their cage and the nest. As she is getting ready to jump on the prey, her backside goes up with the head almost flat on the ground. Cats are known for sleeping in weird positions, from sideways to upside down. ... but she'll still have a paw full of claws ready to swat if the offensive kitty doesn't back down. Then, once the cat has received treatment, we can monitor them to see if it worked and when the effects start to wear off. Why Do Cats Sleep with Their Head Upside Down? I have seen this all over the web and while it should be taken very seriously with dogs, it’s not so straightforward for cats. These are the behaviors that don't seem to make any sense. Isn't that cat belly just begging for a rub, pet or tickle? White paws, looking at the camera. Anybody know what it might mean? Closeup pocket book upside down on the table in the coffee shop A pensive girl in silk pajamas rolls upside down on the bed. Are you looking to find Maine Coon Kittens for sale? With a book A young woman prayed with the palm upside down. But the beauty of this scheme allows for the cat to be given a score when admitted. Sometimes this is accompanied by rubbing its head against the floor while meowing.It's possible your cat has an out-of-the-way itch or just wants a good stretch, but this movement is often a positive signal from your cat. If a cat is tilting its head frequently to either side of the body (away from its orientation with the trunk and limbs), this is an indication that the cat feels imbalanced.