It is a normal conditioned reflex for a cat to raise its buttocks. If the cat has not been neutered yet, it may be in estrus. This is a sign that the female cat sends a mating message to the male cat. Secondly, if you are petting a cat, it may also feel comfortable if the cat raises its buttocks. In addition, cats will also raise their buttocks when asserting their sovereignty or greeting others. These are normal phenomena, and as long as the cat has no other abnormal symptoms, the owner does not need to worry too much.

1. Conditioned reflex

Cats cannot defecate on their own when they are young and need to be licked by the female cat to stimulate defecation. Therefore, when the owner touches the cat’s back near the base of its tail, it will have a conditioned reflex Lift your butt.

2. In heat

If the cat has not been neutered and suddenly raises its buttocks frequently for a period of time, it may be in heat. If a cat is in estrus, it will usually have symptoms such as frequent rubbing against people, loss of appetite, and frequent meowing. The owner can help the cat through the estrus period by breeding the cat. If there is no need for reproduction, you can also take the cat to the pet hospital for sterilization surgery at a staggered estrus period.

3. Feel comfortable

Cats have two Baihui points, one on the head and one on the waist near the tail. If you massage the cat to this position, the cat will feel comfortable. Will raise your butt. This also shows that the cat trusts its owner, so it will turn its butt towards the owner without any defense.

4. Declaration of sovereignty

Cats have a strong sense of territory. They will leave their own scent in the territory. Because the smell of buttocks is relatively strong, when other animals approach, , it will declare its sovereignty by raising its buttocks, letting other animals know that this is its territory.

5. Say hello

Cat behavior researcher Mikel Delgado pointed out that the main way of communication between cats is smell, and licking each other's butts is a way for cats to say hello and confirm each other's identity. So when two familiar cats meet, they will raise their buttocks for each other to smell, which can promote the relationship between cats.