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2023 Author: Alex Livingston | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-11-26 11:39
Have you ever seen a photo of a cat with the " hump", That is with the back arched? Or have you observed this particular posture directly in your cat? If the answer is yes, you have surely wondered why such a thing happens. Cats have extremely flexible backbones and this is closely related not only to this phenomenon but also to their ability to land on their paws, for example. But why cats arch their backs? Let's find out the reasons.
Stretch
Cats are predators, so being jointed and keeping their joints in good condition is of primary importance to them. It is one of the reasons why they spend their time making pasta or stretching, and this operation also includes arching the back.
Defend yourself
The classic Halloween photo of a cat with a very arched back, wide eyes and straight fur is a fairly faithful representation of feline behavior. When a cat has fear of something and he feels the need to get defensive, he will often arch his back and his hair will straighten. This has the effect of making it appear larger and more dangerous, and is intended to intimidate a potential attacker. Sometimes it also tends to move to the side to show us an even more threatening profile.
This behavior is usually accompanied by other signals, which indicate that the cat is afraid and could become aggressive if approached at that moment. It has tense muscles, flattened ears, a fixed gaze on something, dilated pupils, and sometimes an erect tail. This is one of the situations in which the cat feels inclined to hiss or growl as a further request do not get any closer.
To play
When a cat, especially at an early age, is playing, it often arches its back and then hops around. In this case it is not only an adorable but completely harmless gesture, and probably for them it is an exercise for when they will have to seriously defend themselves from something.
To know for sure if it is a game or if your cat really feels threatened by something or someone, just look at his cat. body language. If he is playing he may have his tail raised but his fur will not be standing on his back, and you will not hear any snorting or snarling.
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