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Sunday, January 13, 2013

A Tummy Test


I've often wondered why my friend's cat likes to sleep on top of my belly.  Not that I mind. But imagine the feel of a 20-pound cat suddenly descending on that sensitive part while you sleep.  Why does it head straight for the stomach and not the legs or arms?

I searched the web looking for a rational study of some kind. Instead I found a variety of "practical"  answers from cat lovers.

The softness and warmth of the stomach make a cat feel safe. I can imagine that.

Sleeping on a human's stomach is a sign of feline affection. That's an idea.

The cat detects if there is a stomach problem and sleeps on the tummy to "heal" it. Now that's really interesting.

But I have a nagging feeling. Could it be  that a cat sleeping on my belly is an indication that my "abs" needs workouts?

Just wondering.


  - Ariel Murphy
 

2 comments:

  1. Imagine Ikaika sleeping on my tummy! OMG!

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    1. He already sleeps with you. He just might sleep on your tummy one day. And then you'll know he's trying to tell you something. haha! Thanks for your comment!

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