I noticed my cat started patting me with her paw and trying to lead me to a spot in the house, like a specific sofa or a corner, for attention. Does anyone else’s cat do this? Is it normal cat behavior? I read somewhere that it can be unusual for cats to do this, and they usually want attention or affection somewhere else in the house when they pat you with their paw gently.
My cat does this. He actually just did it a few minutes ago. He wanted a few scritches before settling down for a nap. I talk to him when he does it, and he gets so affectionate. He just wants some love and attention.
My old guy Adam does this too. He comes over, purrs, and gently taps my arm or face if he wants snuggles. It’s so cute. He also sits behind me on a chair and will bite my back if he wants something. So it’s a mix of moments!
Our young one, Pip, taps me when I’m at my computer. I feel a little paw on my side and hear a soft meow. It’s his way of telling me he wants to go to what we call ‘The Butt Zone,’ where he runs to the dining room and waits for me to play with him.
One of my old cats used to tap me with her paw when she wanted to play. If I didn’t pay attention, she’d come over and give me a little tap. She loved to be chased and to chase me, hopping in and out of boxes. My current cat doesn’t do this as much; she just curls up on me and goes to sleep.
My boy, Osiris, does this when he wants to play. It’s like a little game he starts, and it always works.
Taylor said:
My boy, Osiris, does this when he wants to play. It’s like a little game he starts, and it always works.
Omg, I have an Osiris too!
Taylor said:
My boy, Osiris, does this when he wants to play. It’s like a little game he starts, and it always works.
Omg, I have an Osiris too!
🩶:white_heart:
My cat gently places her paw on my cheek and turns my face to her when she wants attention.
Yes, I get little pat pats on my knee or even on my back, just like I pat them.
My cat would lick my hand when he wanted me to scratch him.
Mine does this when I’m on the toilet.
My old cat, Lexus, used to do this too. One time she scared me so bad, haha. I miss her.
When I’m feeding them, one taps me on the back, while the other one bites my arm.
Yes! My tortie loves sleeping with me in the morning after my boyfriend leaves for work. She taps my back to make me turn to her before she can sleep. She’s also pawed me to get me to follow her, and sometimes she holds my hand.
Yes, my cat taps me with her paw whenever she wants something like food, attention, or play.
My Maine Coon used to come up behind me at my desk and tap my shoulder. It was his way of asking for food. The first time it happened, I was so startled! I work from home alone all day.
Yeah, my cat does that too. He’s also woken me up by tapping my face with his paw.
Both my older cats (21 and 11) do this. My younger one (7) doesn’t. Sneakers (21) does it when I pet him. He literally pets me back. Halibel (11) does it when she wants to be picked up, and if I don’t, she won’t stop patting me.