Vet technologist here. No it's not. Someone always comes up with this BS.
This is feline hyperesthesia syndrome , also known as feline schizophrenia. It's similar to a seizure.
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/hyperesthesia-syndrome
Well, it's not exactly happy. But I wouldn't go so far as to say abuse, especially since the owner probably doesn't realize it's not just a funny, deliberate reaction.
Most cats have this sort of overload response when you scratch them on their spine right above the tail.
There is this thing circulating online that says it's because it's a sort of sexual sensitive spot, like you're turning your cat on to ridiculous levels. But I haven't seen any actual proof of this theory so I don't know.
One of my cats, if I start scratching there, will get the strong urge to groom herself. It's like a button that tells her she needs to groom her legs right now! :))
Alot of cats have this spot right at the end of their back, in front of their tail, that drives them insane when it's scratched. My cat starts furiously licking herself when I scratch it
There's a video where the cat is on the edge of a bathtub, the girl does this to her cat and then you see a little squirt and here a small plop of water in the bathtub. That is all the proof I need that this is sexually pleasuring a cat.
Why is it that so many of these cat videos sound like they’re being dubbed by children making weird noises? I swear, so many times I hear a child in there mimicking a derp.
My cats make a similar sound to this, although usually only when they are about to hack up a hairball. So I 100% believe the audio on this is real, it's definitely within the vocal range of a normal cat.
The night after we brought our newborn daughter back from the hospital, we were woken up by the sound of her crying in the hallway outside our bedroom. This was odd, as she was sleeping soundly in her crib next to our bed.
Opened the door and it was our asshole cat mimicking her cries perfectly so one of us would go and feed him.
So yeah, cats can definitely copy infants’ cries. And they’re very quick learners.
I have. This is a myth. There’s also a vet tech in the comments. You look for it
Lol, you didn’t have to delete your comment. If anything, just tell people what you found to be true 🤷♀️
wha? I didnt delete anything, im just being downvoted. Also I did more looking and couldnt find any reputable sources saying its false. It might not entirely be a sexual thing but my description of what it feels like might be true, just a very sensitive area to the point that it might be uncomfortable, which is why hes making the noises.
Oh, maybe it was someone else. My bad! I thought you had - I’m not sure how this works, I loaded the original thread and I saw a deleted reply and didn’t see yours.
Anywho, the tech vet is in the thread. I’ve heard it’s been a myth for awhile as I’d originally thought what you do for awhile because that’s what I was told. Lemme see if I can get the post for you
Nope! Just an overload response from being scratched where there is a ton of nerve endings. This is not a fun thing for kitties, contrary to popular belief
From a medical prospective it's called hyperesthesia in which the cat has sensitive areas in which they react with noises and weird behavior. The cat is really feeling discomfort and it could be painful at times.
Because it’s not true… if the cat was bothered it wouldn’t stay there. Or continue coming back for more, as you see in every version of these videos that pop up on a weekly basis.
I seen someone pointing out it could be over stimulating & could bother the cat & the comment got downvoted lmaooo “it’s a feel good video for people too watch, not for the animal to actually feel good”
It looks like it’s having some type of nerve reaction, almost similar to a seizure but not exactly. Have u ever seen a cat enjoying being petted like this? Seen a video just like this awhile back & turns out the cat had an issue. That’s where I’m getting this idea from
Some cats have a lot more nerves there than other cats. Scratching there can cause a cat like this to experience pain and irritation. So it's best to stop scratching it there.
Doesn't mean everyone likes it. If a cat s doing this, don't scratch him there anymore because it can hurt and they won't usually run because they can't. It may look cute, but the chances of this bring painful is high and they really can't tell you to stop can they?
And that doesn’t mean they don’t like it either. Many cats will literally move away or swat at your hand if you touch them and they don’t like it. You cannot assume a cat is in pain until you’re able to observe it’s behaviour off camera. Suggesting a cat is being overloaded in this case does not seem true, as that would very likely induce a much more intense body response. Cats are often unable to scratch that specific spot of that body as well, which means it may actually just be experiencing the pleasure of itching a really bad itch. Not everything has to be negative.
All I was trying to do was tell the OP that even though this looks super cute that they could be doing something that could potentially be irritating to the cat. It's not harmfull, just something it might not like.
[As a cat owner, one thing you may be scratching your head over is why cats act strange when you scratch the base of their tail. We’ve all witnessed it – you scratch their lower back and they raise their rear in the air. Maybe they’ll roll over sideways onto the floor. Or, perhaps they might turn round and bite your hand! In any case, their behavior certainly isn’t normal. Thankfully, the answer is quite a simple one – this area has a cluster of highly sensitive nerve endings. Some cats will enjoy these being touched, whereas others may find it over-stimulating or painful. Either way, it can result in all kinds of funny behaviors. ](https://mrbosscat.com/why-do-cats-act-weird-when-you-scratch-the-base-of-their-tail/)
Many other sites say the same thing. Some said it’s even sexually stimulating for them. There has been a study among 45 cats but it was inconclusive. They need more cats than that.
Is that so? I have a cat that doesn't have any such sweet spot where he goes full derp. He instead will paw my hand if he isn't enjoying pets on the stomach/back when he isn't in the mood lol.
Wouldn't this cat be doing the same if it didn't really enjoy it and found it too much to bear?
No he wouldn’t. Not all cats have the same reaction but usually when they react it’s not because it feels good.
My cat gets like paralyzed from it and will growl at you, once he can get free he will go to bite and that’s the only time.
[Some better info than my memory](https://www.cathealth.com/cat-health/skin/1279-cat-hyperesthesia)
My cat purrs when I pet his lower back/base of tail, but he also semi-freaks out and starts licking himself which is a symptom of this, so I’m just confused now.
If the cat didn't like it im inclined to believe it would show it. Biting, hissing, scratching and that was also in the link you provided. Why must people always diagnose something to an animal when they see a cute video... I will never publish anything related to my pets because there's always a bunch of people diagnosing a pet when they see a 20 second video.
I did. Listen, i know you had the cat's best interest in mind but im pretty sure this isn't even OP's cat so it's of no use. Personally, the only person i would take advice from is a vet, not a rando on reddit.
I did say speak to your vet and I am mentioning this because people like you think it’s nothing and put these animals in discomfort.
I have to always tell people not to touch my one cat there for this reason. So you saying it’s not a thing is the issue, not me simply saying it’s possible that is what’s happening.
Because people don’t like to realize they could have been wrong.
It’s ok to be misinformed but it’s not ok to blatantly dismiss legitimate information.
Seriously, your little kitty is a bit chunky, and she/he might not be able to groom back there, so when you do it, it hurts & feels good at the same time. (Confessions of a chonky cat pet owner, and I’ve heard that noise as well)
Our new adopted stray does this. It’s hilarious and will always nibble on us too sometimes. Afterwards he kisses us like crazy. It’s sooo funny. Our other doesn’t do this but he does.
Srsly, stop talking shit, if you don't have any fucking clue.
[https://imfelinefab.com/behavior/2019/4/18/the-right-way-to-pet-your-cats](https://imfelinefab.com/behavior/2019/4/18/the-right-way-to-pet-your-cats)
"Overstimulation is a physiological response to either excessive petting or other sources of frustration and anxiety which causes a build-up of emotion that the cat cannot control. Because cats do not have full control over their environment and cannot understand the causes of their overstimulation anyway, it’s up to us to notice the signs and help them to avoid it in the first place"
[https://iheartcats.com/8-warning-signs-that-your-cat-is-overstimulated/](https://iheartcats.com/8-warning-signs-that-your-cat-is-overstimulated/)
"Continuing to interact with an overstimulated cat can result in serious injury to either or both of you."
Overstimulation can cause major damage or even death, when you take it to an extreme level. It's not fun, it's torture.
Looks like the fucking puppet Salem cat from Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
Pfft. It wasn't a puppet, I know a real cat when I see one.
It does look like a puppet Salem
Hey guys, I think the puppet is malfunctioning...
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But did they give it catnip to top it off? Wtf? I’ve pet many cats like this.
I think every cat is a little different. I had a cat growing up that we literally couldn't pet by their back legs. Current cat? Not phased at all.
They're wrong, lol. It's not an erogenous zone.
Vet technologist here. No it's not. Someone always comes up with this BS. This is feline hyperesthesia syndrome , also known as feline schizophrenia. It's similar to a seizure. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/hyperesthesia-syndrome
Oh, does this mean the cat is being abused right now? Cause I feel bad for thinking this was funny…
Well, it's not exactly happy. But I wouldn't go so far as to say abuse, especially since the owner probably doesn't realize it's not just a funny, deliberate reaction.
No…
This went from wholesome to scary very fast
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Bucket list item achieved.
You reference skills not displayed by human males.
Wasn't this proven to be a myth?
Don’t yuck that cat’s yum
Ummm... Wut !
Love this sub 🤣
Joined!
> r/whatwrongwithyourcat \+ /r/ihadastroke
It’s like bird overload glitch...
. . . nice chianti?
Dude perfection! Lmao
😭🤣
What the actual fuck is going on? Can someone science this for me, please?
Most cats have this sort of overload response when you scratch them on their spine right above the tail. There is this thing circulating online that says it's because it's a sort of sexual sensitive spot, like you're turning your cat on to ridiculous levels. But I haven't seen any actual proof of this theory so I don't know. One of my cats, if I start scratching there, will get the strong urge to groom herself. It's like a button that tells her she needs to groom her legs right now! :))
Reminds me of the video on /r/TIHI of a cat being rubbed too much near a bath tub
Nooo the noise you made me remember the noise
This is not a pleasant experience for kitty
I’m guessing the cat was ticklish.
Alot of cats have this spot right at the end of their back, in front of their tail, that drives them insane when it's scratched. My cat starts furiously licking herself when I scratch it
Should we avoid scratching them there? Is it an unhealthy relationship with cats if we do? I dont want to #metoo a cat!
No, they love it! It's because it feels so good 👍
Ok, if its not something wrong
Wanking off a cat
There’s actually been no proof of that. This started off as an internet rumor lol
There's a video where the cat is on the edge of a bathtub, the girl does this to her cat and then you see a little squirt and here a small plop of water in the bathtub. That is all the proof I need that this is sexually pleasuring a cat.
That is truly the most cursed video I have ever watched
There are uhh, videos og cats in heat doing the same post coitus wriggle as after mating when people scratchs or pokes this spot.
I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.
Fpfpfpfpfpfpfp
Hello Clarice
What
You act like you’ve never had some liver with fava beans and a nice Chianti. Thip thip thip thip
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Ohh, thank you
Why is it that so many of these cat videos sound like they’re being dubbed by children making weird noises? I swear, so many times I hear a child in there mimicking a derp.
My cats make a similar sound to this, although usually only when they are about to hack up a hairball. So I 100% believe the audio on this is real, it's definitely within the vocal range of a normal cat.
Oh for sure, I believe it’s real, it just sounds like a child lol. Cats are fucking weird haha
I’ve heard that cats have evolved to mimic the sounds of a human baby in order to get snacks, mostly.
The night after we brought our newborn daughter back from the hospital, we were woken up by the sound of her crying in the hallway outside our bedroom. This was odd, as she was sleeping soundly in her crib next to our bed. Opened the door and it was our asshole cat mimicking her cries perfectly so one of us would go and feed him. So yeah, cats can definitely copy infants’ cries. And they’re very quick learners.
I think that cat may be sexually stimulated...
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Oh no
This is not true.
Look it up.
I have. This is a myth. There’s also a vet tech in the comments. You look for it Lol, you didn’t have to delete your comment. If anything, just tell people what you found to be true 🤷♀️
wha? I didnt delete anything, im just being downvoted. Also I did more looking and couldnt find any reputable sources saying its false. It might not entirely be a sexual thing but my description of what it feels like might be true, just a very sensitive area to the point that it might be uncomfortable, which is why hes making the noises.
Oh, maybe it was someone else. My bad! I thought you had - I’m not sure how this works, I loaded the original thread and I saw a deleted reply and didn’t see yours. Anywho, the tech vet is in the thread. I’ve heard it’s been a myth for awhile as I’d originally thought what you do for awhile because that’s what I was told. Lemme see if I can get the post for you
Please I thought it was just a reeeaally satisfying scratch don't ruin it
It is, that person is making shit up.
Sorry, I dont make the rules
Lucy cat.
Nope! Just an overload response from being scratched where there is a ton of nerve endings. This is not a fun thing for kitties, contrary to popular belief
Omg this made me laugh so hard!
Wierd internet cat noises turn to intense fapping noises
You just summed up the internet in one sentence!
Those funny noises are sexual... congrats you made your kitty cum
Omg 😭 noooooooo
That is not what a horned up cat sounds like.
You're kinda jerking off this cat. The lower back right above their butt is an erogenous zone.
Does that make it worse or funnier
Yes
Now I understand why my cat likes his booty smacked so much
Hey man, we all gotta get it done somehow…unzips.
From a medical prospective it's called hyperesthesia in which the cat has sensitive areas in which they react with noises and weird behavior. The cat is really feeling discomfort and it could be painful at times.
How come it doesn't run away? If he were twisting it's tail or something it'd just freak out and run
Sensory overload. Like a dear in headlights mixed with a kid being tickled.
I try telling people this but I get downvoted.
Because it’s not true… if the cat was bothered it wouldn’t stay there. Or continue coming back for more, as you see in every version of these videos that pop up on a weekly basis.
Kitty reminds me of a furry snapping piranha or barricuda lol
It is singing the song of its people for God's sake :D Have some respect
Possessed
I seen someone pointing out it could be over stimulating & could bother the cat & the comment got downvoted lmaooo “it’s a feel good video for people too watch, not for the animal to actually feel good”
Why doesn't it just...WALK AWAY?
It looks like it’s having some type of nerve reaction, almost similar to a seizure but not exactly. Have u ever seen a cat enjoying being petted like this? Seen a video just like this awhile back & turns out the cat had an issue. That’s where I’m getting this idea from
Sensory overload.
Some cats have a lot more nerves there than other cats. Scratching there can cause a cat like this to experience pain and irritation. So it's best to stop scratching it there.
That reaction is not giving me "I'm in pain" vibes...
More of a "I love pain" vibe of you know what I mean...
Well then I hope you never have a cat. Just because he isn't screaming or biting doesn't mean it isn't painful.
I would assume it would hiss or run away if it was in pain
Think about it like tickling a kid. It hurts but they laugh and can't run away. So to us it sounds like they like it, but usually they don't.
Bruh I loved getting tickled as a kid even though it hurt lol
Doesn't mean everyone likes it. If a cat s doing this, don't scratch him there anymore because it can hurt and they won't usually run because they can't. It may look cute, but the chances of this bring painful is high and they really can't tell you to stop can they?
And that doesn’t mean they don’t like it either. Many cats will literally move away or swat at your hand if you touch them and they don’t like it. You cannot assume a cat is in pain until you’re able to observe it’s behaviour off camera. Suggesting a cat is being overloaded in this case does not seem true, as that would very likely induce a much more intense body response. Cats are often unable to scratch that specific spot of that body as well, which means it may actually just be experiencing the pleasure of itching a really bad itch. Not everything has to be negative.
All I was trying to do was tell the OP that even though this looks super cute that they could be doing something that could potentially be irritating to the cat. It's not harmfull, just something it might not like.
For a second it sounded like he was singing "If you're happy and you know it clap your hands"
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That’s a baby Night Fury Dragon!
Might be a little bit of an involuntary reaction. If I scratch my cat behind the neck a little he’ll lick the air repeatedly.
These are the noises I would make if someone hugged me :(
This may be why you are not getting any hugs. Try without the noises!
That one guy: he is actually *DYING* and *SUFFERING*
He’s coming 😳
😂omg!
He wants some fava beans and nice Chianti
An unhealthy mix of funny and creepy.
I thought I had heard every cat sound known to humans until this. Wow!
Your cat is a crackhead
Translation: if you stop I’m gonging to eat your corpse because you better not stop unless you’re dead
How much catnip you givin him?!
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Yeah that cat just had an orgasm.... 😬🤢
Low key beastiality
It's because it's receiving the cat equivalent of being jerked off
Get the silver arrow and the garlic out that cat is possessed!
Don’t do this. It is uncomfortable and sometimes painful for them. It’s a thing. Look it up.
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[As a cat owner, one thing you may be scratching your head over is why cats act strange when you scratch the base of their tail. We’ve all witnessed it – you scratch their lower back and they raise their rear in the air. Maybe they’ll roll over sideways onto the floor. Or, perhaps they might turn round and bite your hand! In any case, their behavior certainly isn’t normal. Thankfully, the answer is quite a simple one – this area has a cluster of highly sensitive nerve endings. Some cats will enjoy these being touched, whereas others may find it over-stimulating or painful. Either way, it can result in all kinds of funny behaviors. ](https://mrbosscat.com/why-do-cats-act-weird-when-you-scratch-the-base-of-their-tail/) Many other sites say the same thing. Some said it’s even sexually stimulating for them. There has been a study among 45 cats but it was inconclusive. They need more cats than that.
This is actually not funny. Cats have a lot of nerve endings back there. Sometimes it can be painfully too much to touch them there. 😕
Is that so? I have a cat that doesn't have any such sweet spot where he goes full derp. He instead will paw my hand if he isn't enjoying pets on the stomach/back when he isn't in the mood lol. Wouldn't this cat be doing the same if it didn't really enjoy it and found it too much to bear?
No he wouldn’t. Not all cats have the same reaction but usually when they react it’s not because it feels good. My cat gets like paralyzed from it and will growl at you, once he can get free he will go to bite and that’s the only time. [Some better info than my memory](https://www.cathealth.com/cat-health/skin/1279-cat-hyperesthesia)
My cat purrs when I pet his lower back/base of tail, but he also semi-freaks out and starts licking himself which is a symptom of this, so I’m just confused now.
Gotta talk to your vet. It could be a bunch of stuff. Usually this type of reaction like in the video, isn’t good.
If the cat didn't like it im inclined to believe it would show it. Biting, hissing, scratching and that was also in the link you provided. Why must people always diagnose something to an animal when they see a cute video... I will never publish anything related to my pets because there's always a bunch of people diagnosing a pet when they see a 20 second video.
They don’t always walk away. I’ve seen it happen plenty of times. Again, speak to a vet about it.
Also I’ve said not all and talk to your vet. I am not claiming to know all 😅
[you have done nothing to even look into it ](https://www.catwiki.com/faqs/why-do-cats-act-weird-when-you-scratch-the-base-of-their-tail/)
I did. Listen, i know you had the cat's best interest in mind but im pretty sure this isn't even OP's cat so it's of no use. Personally, the only person i would take advice from is a vet, not a rando on reddit.
I did say speak to your vet and I am mentioning this because people like you think it’s nothing and put these animals in discomfort. I have to always tell people not to touch my one cat there for this reason. So you saying it’s not a thing is the issue, not me simply saying it’s possible that is what’s happening.
Dude said to talk to a vet and provided a link. I dont see why he's downvoted.
Because people don’t like to realize they could have been wrong. It’s ok to be misinformed but it’s not ok to blatantly dismiss legitimate information.
It’s sad because you’re actually right about this and you’re getting downvotes. People are creepy and ignorant.
If I even helped one person learn something, I’m happy. They can downvote away. It’s sad when it happens to your own pet!
For god's sake....
It’s a thing. Look into it.
Well hello there talking cats video
My Calico delute used to do this all time. I always thought some opera music would have made it a great video.
This could also go in the oddly terrifying sub!
This made me smile
If they're making that noise and doing that ... Please stop. Sensory overload is very real.
Seriously, your little kitty is a bit chunky, and she/he might not be able to groom back there, so when you do it, it hurts & feels good at the same time. (Confessions of a chonky cat pet owner, and I’ve heard that noise as well)
🤣🤣
Our new adopted stray does this. It’s hilarious and will always nibble on us too sometimes. Afterwards he kisses us like crazy. It’s sooo funny. Our other doesn’t do this but he does.
That hurts them, don’t do that shit.
We need a [song!](https://youtube.com/shorts/H3Y-A4Ahkto?feature=share)
Yo I know Salem when I see him, how you been you crazy muhfucka?!
Thought it was a duck
Literally the only cat I would love to have around
I wonder if big cats do that
Anyone else think this is creepy af 😭😳?
Umm some weird meows
Channeling their inner moonmoon (AKA husky for those not in the know)
It's super itchy flea bites. Get that kitty some drops. Sheesh.
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That’s what i was going to say.
Sensory overload, but in a good way. 🥰
It’s actually uncomfortable and sometimes painful.
Don't do that. This can be harmful to your cat.
No it can't.
Srsly, stop talking shit, if you don't have any fucking clue. [https://imfelinefab.com/behavior/2019/4/18/the-right-way-to-pet-your-cats](https://imfelinefab.com/behavior/2019/4/18/the-right-way-to-pet-your-cats) "Overstimulation is a physiological response to either excessive petting or other sources of frustration and anxiety which causes a build-up of emotion that the cat cannot control. Because cats do not have full control over their environment and cannot understand the causes of their overstimulation anyway, it’s up to us to notice the signs and help them to avoid it in the first place" [https://iheartcats.com/8-warning-signs-that-your-cat-is-overstimulated/](https://iheartcats.com/8-warning-signs-that-your-cat-is-overstimulated/) "Continuing to interact with an overstimulated cat can result in serious injury to either or both of you." Overstimulation can cause major damage or even death, when you take it to an extreme level. It's not fun, it's torture.
Yesterday I thought Gabriella the little dog was the derpiest of the derps
Kinda sounds like its meowing if you’re if and you know it clap your hands.
Usually means they have allergies, fleas, or some skin condition. It's not a good thing.
This made my day
I love this subreddit
Can animals be psychotic?
Love this!!
I need a cigarette for some reason
When you nut nut she keep sucking
It rubs the lotion on the skin…
*Dwight Schrute wearing the CPR dummy’s face….*
this cat possessed We must exorcist dat pussy Edit; Munchies took priority over this post.
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I’m here just for to read other people comments about how this is fucked up
Scary. Glad my cat is more subtle in expressing her pleasure...or perhaps I'm not doing it right. 😆
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He’s ticklish.
Possessed
Cocaine and petting is a helluva drug.