Kitten rolling around and rubbing on the ground

Kitten rolling around and rubbing on the ground may be a sign of affection or caused by itching or heat in the kitten. It is recommended that the owner check the kitten's fur and skin for any abnormalities. If there are no signs of irritation or disease, it is likely a normal physiological response and there is no need to worry. However, if the kitten shows symptoms such as redness, scales, scabs, and hair loss, it may be due to fleas, lice, or other parasites on its body, or a skin disease that causes itching, leading to repeated rolling around. In this case, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian for medication.

1. Heat

During their heat cycle, especially female cats, they will roll around on the ground, rub against walls continuously, leave their scent everywhere, and show signs of constant meowing and thrusting their hindquarters. This behavior usually improves after the heat cycle, which lasts about half a month. If the owner does not want the cat to repeat this behavior, they can consider neutering the cat during the non-breeding season.

1. Itching

If the kitten not only rolls around on the ground but also scratches itself and shows signs of redness, scaling, scabbing, and other skin abnormalities, it may have parasites or a skin disease causing the itching. The owner should check the kitten's fur and consult a veterinarian for treatment if necessary.

1. Affection

When a kitten loves its owner, it will roll around on the floor, showing its belly and hoping for the owner's attention. If this is the case, it means the kitten trusts you enough to expose its belly. The owner can take this opportunity to interact with the kitten more, such as hugging, stroking its fur, scratching its chin, and rubbing its head, etc. This will not only respond to the kitten's affection but also strengthen the bond between you.