Why do cats sometimes roll over on their backs when they see you?

Question

It's like they want their tummy patted, but if you do it they will scartch at you. :-/

Answer 1

it means he's ready to play!  cats go to their side when they are tearing open their prey with their hind legs.  

get a dangly toy or a peacock feather and play!

Answer 2

don't "pat" a cat, they prefer to be rubbed, my old cat (gave it to my brother) LOVED having her tummy rubbed, and would roll all over the ground.

Answer 3

It's a sign of submission, contentment, and trust.  My cat does that all the time, and she likes to have her belly rubbed but she scratches when you hit certain spots (I think she's ticklish there).

Answer 4

well they are saying hello! and pay attention to me  

Answer 5

idk i think it means they want to play, Everytime my cat rolls on his stomach i go to bet him and his eyes get really big and he paws at me, sometimes a little love bite too!

Answer 6

it means they trust you.

Answer 7

they r probably happy to see u or just happy and rub their head  or neck try that when they roll over,good luck!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

they are pleased to see you , they do wont a lot of fuss

Answer 9

I was told by an old vet tech that its a way that the cats show submission and say hello. They most likely don't want you to pet them but shows you that you're the boss and they love ya