🐱 Cat behavior · common
Loafing
A cat sits with all four paws tucked under its body. What does this mean?
Short answer
It feels safe and isn't planning to flee
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What it actually means
When a cat "loafs," it's resting in a posture that takes longer to spring out of than a normal crouch. It's a strong relaxation signal — the cat doesn't expect to need its paws for escape.
What to do
Loafing IN your presence is high trust. A loafing cat is the indoor cat equivalent of "all is well."
📚 Source: Bradshaw, Cat Sense (2013) — discusses posture as a primary indicator of perceived safety in domestic cats.
Test your knowledge
A cat sits with all four paws tucked under its body. What does this mean?
- It's cold and conserving heat
- It feels safe and isn't planning to flee✓ correct
- It's about to pounce
- It's sick and hiding pain