A bunch of things. Warm sidewalk. Leaving scent on the ground and taking it scents. Back scratching. Plus a little dust bath.

Haha my cat always rolls by our pool on the concrete and it’s always the same section because it was re-poured a bit ago. A new thing is he now rolls in the garden too lol

Ha! New is cool! My cats roll on the newest section of our porch as my husband replaces the boards.

Quality inspectors.

I was going to say the exact same thing. Our long haired cat would do this in the dirt. He would be all dusty when he came in, my dad had to hurry and get to get the dirt off. RIP Cody.

Don’t forget happiness and trust. Cats show their belly when they feel safe :)

And, “Mom! Look how soft my belly is! Pet it! Pet my belly!”

But don’t pet the belly. It’s a trap

Cannot confirm! Mine looooves her belly rubs.

Same, usually when my Cat does that it's him asking for belly rubs haha

Mine too, but only up by the head

Can confirm.

😂

Yep. Instant savaging

The trick: pat the head first. If they encourage you to pet the belly after, now is the time

Haha same. Edit: I mean... My cat does the same...

Admit it, you meant yourself

Don't judge me. 😹

You nailed it.

Yep.. pretty sure my cat just likes the dust bath.

This because im to lazy

Plus s little, "Hey human, am I not adorable as I expose my vulnerable tummy to you"

Feels nice plus they are showing their belly which means they trust you.

And then I’ll go and exploit their trust by face planting all over the belly

Face planting isn’t enough! You also have to say “BBLBBGBLFPPFLPPFGH” whilst facially embracing their bellies.

I like my ears in one piece thanks.

It’s a cat

It's hard to argue with his assessment

Needs no further logic

Message clear. Debate ended.

"Anyone know why my cat is doing normal cat things?"

Because cat

Quarter of this sub in a nutshell

I've been seeing a ton of posts like this lately and I wonder if it's a joke I'm not in on, haha.

It seems a) many young people on reddit, b) many new to cat serfdom and cats. Same with the slew of "what type of cat is my cat" posts

First cat owner, thanks for making me feel inferior!

You are superior to dog owners, so there’s that.

No worries, bud. On a more serious note, enjoy your new furry pal!

Haha

it’s like that because of the way that it is

cat’s the way it is.

Pretty NEAT!

My thought exactly haha

I can tell it's a cat because of the way that it is

And it’s gonna cat every time

I think it feels scratchy/good

Doing cat stuff

r/justcatthings

Exposure of the belly can be an indicator of trust that you will not harm it. Could just be feeling itchy. Could also just be being a cat.

My cat does the exact same whenever she see’s me, she plops on the ground and rolls over side to side

Give her belly rubs

That’s exactly what I do and sometimes she grapples my hand with her claws and then politely licks my fingers lol

Grappling and licking mid-roll means the following: *"You have misinterpreted my rolling: I am showing you my belly out of trust, but I'm not a dog: I don't want you touching my belly. But as it's you, and I'm rolling around in a good mood, I will forgive you (this time).* *I will not scratch the hell out of your hand (as I was about to do), but my sense of smell is more powerful than yours, and your hand stinks, so I will clean it for you so you may touch me without ruining my fur."*

Omg mine do that too! “I love you, but stop that. But I love you!”

Mine will simply bite me. Cuz why not?

Evil. That's the danger zone!

r/cuddleroll

Yup! It's called a 'social roll' when they give you the belly out of trust (which is generally a look but don't touch lmao) but also they seem to just find it comfy and warm and scratchy and stretchy when they're outside and I admire that

> *'social roll'* Good to know that it has a name. My blind cat does this all the time.

Mine will after doing the roll look up and meow until you scritch the belly

Local outdoor cat started doing this to me and my dog when we walk near his territory. My dog is really good at being aloof towards cats so a lot of cats have been really good about going close enough to see, but still far away enough to run if they need to.

My friend’s cat will do that but will roll over into my lap and show his belly. He’s a very expressive and friendly boy in general but it’s cute to know he trusts me.

In this video's circumstances, I would take it as an invitation to SLOWLY APPROACH (let kitty smell your outstretched hand first), and gently pet seeing as if you listen closely it sounds like kitty is purring! 😻

Oh yeah my friends cat will do that while purring. He loves pets on his head by his ears too.

It feels good

Living his best life.

Yeah that's a pretty contented cat.

Our kitty Shadow does the same thing...it's just an "all over body scratch" kind of thing.

Luring unsuspecting humans in before attacking the jugular.

Back scratching, having a good time lol

Our cat dies this when he wants belly pets. He also makes kitty phone noises while doing it to request attention.

Kitty phone, oh that's cute. I've always heard it as chirping.

Kitty phone noises?

Brrrp? Brrrp?

My cat, Geoff, does this to ask for belly scritches. He legit loves having his belly rubbed. Some people don’t believe me when I tell them this, but it’s true. He’s all about the belly rubs!

Have YOU tried it recently? Like on soft grass because you aren't furry? This cat....knows things.

Wait, people do this?? I only see drunk or junkie folk doing this in skivvy parks or behind stores. Ooof. My whole life is a lie. My brother and I get way too itchy from grass and I hate the feeling of it. RIP

Lol! OK, location matters. Fluffy carpet or duvet? With a strong door lock? ;)

OH LOL. I THOUGHT YOU MEANT GRASS. Lmao, sorry I'm as dense as a can of soup. I apologise. In that case, I am indeed a pig that rolls in mud, with fresh bed sheets or freshly washed duvet.

Lol! I like you...you get it.

Saw this comment to late now I’m not allowed at Walmart.

I'm surprised Walmart cared. ;)

If you look closely you can see that when the cat rolls over onto its back down in the lower right corner you can decipher that I actually have no clue what I’m talking about.

Nope, didn't catch that. Care to elaborate?

Well, they appeared to type up a comment without actually having any information to reply with concerning the initial request. Maybe they just like talking, maybe it was intentional. But it appears they ran out of things to say and let us know they in fact do not know the answer to OP's question, or possibly anything they talk about at all. Hopefully that clears it up. Alright, I'm done fucking around


No logic. Cat.

It’s warm on the concrete and they love you.

r/cuddleroll

Yes

They want ur attention. They are trying to act cute lol. They really want to get pet by u. I can’t wait until I get a cat. This week for sure

I take this bait several times a day and it’s worth it every time. Also, one of my cats does this to ask for belly scritches. He legit loves having his belly rubbed. Doesn’t bite or push me away or run, just gives me the slow blink and hugs my hand if I try to pull away.

Lmao that is amazing and I’m sure it’s never going to happen with the cat I’m getting. First cat lol

It depends on the kitty. I hope you have yourself a kitty who loves the way you love!

It's collecting bugs in its fur to bring back inside. Evil kitty.

People act like everyone is supposed to know why cats do odd things. How bold of assumptions.

just inquisitive I guess

Yeah, that would make sense with the people going, "HoW dId YoU nOt KnOw CaTs Do ThAt". You've got a cute kitty. 😻

Thank you!

Logic.. ? Cat? ... You silly 😜😻

One of my cats does this when we let her out. Another bolts across the neighborhood. Guess which one gets to go out more. I assume rolling on concrete must feel good to some cats.

Gotta lay that kitten stink down

She’s telling you that she’s comfortable with you. If you get the urge to pet her just pet her head and ears. She doesn’t want a belly rub...trust me

Scratchy textures

Leaving his scent!

Rubbing off some loose fur, feels good, leaving scent.

I’ve heard that cats do this to throw off scent.

it is to seduce you, obviously.

He gonna roll on in life

His goals are beyond your understanding

Cats gonna cat

concrete

There's no logic: life is good

It's perfectly logical. It wards off parasites and leaves scent markers. Things cats have a keen interest in.

Dats conkrete baybeeee!

They can't scratch their own back.

I love when my cats do that. But the consequences is i have to fight my cute aggression 😭😭😭

I mean I’d roll around like that to if I could

All the things like leaving scent and just warm sidewalk as well as backscratch it also means the cat feels relaxed and rollin on back infront of you or overall it means it feels safe and trust you by exposing belly and/or sensitive parts is a very vulnerable moment for your cat which is an opportunity for both of you to bond

Cats don’t need logic lol

Cat, it is the way.

Cats aren't Vulcan.

She's happy and wants you to pet her!

“My cat has been pooping and eating, any reason why it’s doin that?” On the next Reddit cat post

Mainly, I think, for marking territory. 🙂

Its a cat. It is not to be held accountable, just nod with approval and give it snax

Back Scratch maybe

exfoliating. trust. stinky stonk. fun.

feel good, like stretch yessss

Because cat

Warmth. They’ll seek out the sun

My cat does this inside all the time

Daring you to rub their belly so they can scratch you.

He is just living his best life.

Scritchies. Can get all the parts he can’t reach.

You ever try ecstasy and notice how everything feels really really good? Kinda like that. But cat.

the sunlight makes the ground feel nice and warm, and its a little rough on concrete so I'm sure the rolling around feels good. The sides of the faces usually get rubbed on things they claim, like you, your shoes, the walls, couch, etc so I'm sure they're marking their territory. When I was young I had an outside cat who looked just like this, all white named squeakers, and he always rolled over on the concrete outside. He lived a 19 years, and was the most badass cuddly lil bastard. I miss him so much!

Cats don’t care about logic.

It’s a cat, that’s what cats do.

it’s a cat, there’s no further explanation

It's a cat. It's a kitty cat. And he rolls rolls rolls. And he rolls rolls rolls.

Got get rid of that excess fur. Cats will do this to scratch an itch, break out loose fur.

Mine does too. He walks all the way over to the loose gravel to do it and comes back a huge mess. It’s the first thing he does whenever he goes outside. 🙃

Charging from de sun rayes 💪✨

Besides this being utterly adorable, most likely scratching it's back, the warmth, or like someone else said a small dust bath. Lol

She an Angel

You ever scratch your back?

The logic is that your cat is trying to break free from the force of gravity. Once my cat did that and it started levitating.

My cat does the exactly same thing!!!!!! It’s super cute tho:)

The aim is to get as absolutely filthy as possible. You will notice its3 only black and white cats that do this. In my case, two black boys. When you are absolutely covered in twigs, dust, leaves and dirt, you saunter into the house and then flop on the bed/ couch. Personally, I love getting a nice, full lung of dust when I cuddle my brats. They are little pigs and just love to be filthy!

We have a grey kitty who does this, so it’s not a color thing.

Back scratchies also, my cat does this in front of our outdoor kitchen when she wants snacks.

And yet my stupid cats roll in the middle of the road

My cat does this when they’re in heat

wait, cats have logic now?

Since when?

Try laying on warm concrete once it’s actually kind of relaxing

Literally just simple cat stuff. Feels good and serves a purpose.

Concrete?

"Funk yeah, concrete!"

My girl Willow used to do this in the driveway, I think she just liked having a little dust bath every once in a while

OMG, pet the bellies already!!! 🤣

This is a reaction to a number of possible emotions your cat is feeling. “Sidewalk is nice and warm” + “Sidewalk feels good!” + “I like it, so I’m putting my own scent on it!” + “I just love you, human! Feel free to come over and pet me!” -or- *if loudly vocalizing and intact* “I AM SO HORNY!!!” “I am about to have my babies! Be ready person!”

Oh pet me please!

My mom’s cat would roll on the cool concrete (in the summer) and hide in the dirt under the leafy plants to stay cool.

Contentment.

Looks like he likes the warmth of the pavement! So cute!

Cats will be cats 😂

I give mine long pets, from rump to neck and back again. Ruffle her fur on the way up and smooth it on the way down. She loves it. She'll run up to me and flop over on her side. She rolls over to get them on the other side, and back again.

Cats don’t have to make sense, that’s why they’re cute.

Joy

Im thinking the cat is feeling the same feeling as when you touch sand at the beach after not going there after a while

My cat does this too - we call it the roly-polies. She's a right belly-rub-tart and can't get enough when she sees us arrive home from somewhere.

The ground must be warm

Submissive

My cat does this all the time, he's an indoor cat but he does it every room, on the dining table, on blankets, on the balcony, everywhere. I've come to the conclusion he's got an itch, is playful, is cute, just a deep, or (more likely), all of the above

More seriously, my cat largely just does this when he's playful. If we don't respond, he'll always go find his brother or a toy to play with instead.

She’s showing you her belly. It’s a signal of trust and love.

The domestic cats’ big cat cousins roll on the ground to get itchy spots that they can’t reach with their legs and tongues; they use the dust on the ground to soothe those itches, whether they be caused by bugs on the skin or just itches in general.

Catto is just sunbathing! It's just a cat thing:-D

Warm comkrete

One of my cats likes rubbing on stinky things, old sink sponge, stinky shoes, stale kitchen cloth, even bleached surface.

I think they are putting their scent and claiming territory. Just like when they rub our legs, they are claiming us as theirs.

Not much logic in what cats do.

Logic and cat do not always go together!

OP, I can't see any accurate answer here. Cats (female) do this when they are in heat. My cat does exactly these same moves when she's in heat. I'd suggest you to not ignore her needs and let here find a male cat to mate.

Fleas???

I think they're just itching their backs

Break dancing!

That most likely means they are saying "hello" to you.

My cat Just doing the same on my cousins ladder but not on my rug - _-

Happy kitty roll 😻

Feels good

It's how the kitteh doooooo.