Concerned cat parent puzzled by feline’s penchant for relaxing in a weird position, turns out to be totally wholesome display of comfort

Welcome to the world of cats, where we humans attempt to decipher their unique ways of expressing emotions. Over the years, we’ve gained insights into feline behavior, yet some cat tendencies will always remain a delightful mystery to us. We never claimed to be fluent in cat language, but we definitely have picked up a few words throughout our many proud years of cat ownership. For example, we know that when a cat squints at us or gives us a slow blink, that’s an expression of love and comfort. 

But what does it mean when a cat lays flat on their back with their fluffy belly fully exposed and on display for us humans to witness? Perhaps it’s just a comfortable resting position? One concerned cat owner took to the feline corner of the world wide web to consult with fellow cat-owning humans regarding their cat’s penchant for laying on their back in this seemingly strange position. Feline-friendly folks poured in from all over the World Wide Web to assure the original poster that their cat is totally fine, even better than fine. If the cat is lying on their back with their belly out on display, it’s often a sign of safety and comfort.  So wholesome. So take it as a compliment, original poster, that your cat loves you very much!