{"id":99945,"date":"2022-04-22T12:28:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:28:23","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:28:23","slug":"why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my cat reach out and grab me when I walk by?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_reach_out_and_grab_me_when_I_walk_by\" title=\"Why does my cat reach out and grab me when I walk by?\">Why does my cat reach out and grab me when I walk by?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_swipe_at_me_when_I_walk_away\" title=\"Why does my cat swipe at me when I walk away?\">Why does my cat swipe at me when I walk away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_grab_my_arm_when_I_walk_by\" title=\"Why does my cat grab my arm when I walk by?\">Why does my cat grab my arm when I walk by?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_cat_grabs_you\" title=\"What does it mean when your cat grabs you?\">What does it mean when your cat grabs you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_try_to_grab_me_when_I_walk_away\" title=\"Why does my cat try to grab me when I walk away?\">Why does my cat try to grab me when I walk away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_grab_my_feet_when_I_walk\" title=\"Why does my cat grab my feet when I walk?\">Why does my cat grab my feet when I walk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_go_in_front_of_me_when_I_walk\" title=\"Why does my cat go in front of me when I walk?\">Why does my cat go in front of me when I walk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_claw_at_me_when_I_walk_away\" title=\"Why does my cat claw at me when I walk away?\">Why does my cat claw at me when I walk away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_randomly_swipe_at_me\" title=\"Why does my cat randomly swipe at me?\">Why does my cat randomly swipe at me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_is_my_cat_attacking_me_when_I_walk_by\" title=\"Why is my cat attacking me when I walk by?\">Why is my cat attacking me when I walk by?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_cat_swipes_at_you\" title=\"What does it mean when a cat swipes at you?\">What does it mean when a cat swipes at you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_cat_grabs_your_arm\" title=\"What does it mean when a cat grabs your arm?\">What does it mean when a cat grabs your arm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_run_and_grab_my_leg_when_I_walk\" title=\"Why does my cat run and grab my leg when I walk?\">Why does my cat run and grab my leg when I walk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_grab_my_hand_with_both_paws\" title=\"Why does my cat grab my hand with both paws?\">Why does my cat grab my hand with both paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_grab_my_hand_and_bite_me_while_purring\" title=\"Why does my cat grab my hand and bite me while purring?\">Why does my cat grab my hand and bite me while purring?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_grab_me_with_his_claws\" title=\"Why does my cat grab me with his claws?\">Why does my cat grab me with his claws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_grab_my_hand_and_bite_me_when_I_pet_her\" title=\"Why does my cat grab my hand and bite me when I pet her?\">Why does my cat grab my hand and bite me when I pet her?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_grab_my_arm_and_bite_me\" title=\"Why does my cat grab my arm and bite me?\">Why does my cat grab my arm and bite me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_touch_me_when_I_walk_past\" title=\"Why does my cat touch me when I walk past?\">Why does my cat touch me when I walk past?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_cat_grabs_your_foot\" title=\"What does it mean when your cat grabs your foot?\">What does it mean when your cat grabs your foot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_attack_my_leg_when_I_walk_away\" title=\"Why does my cat attack my leg when I walk away?\">Why does my cat attack my leg when I walk away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_do_cats_paw_at_you_when_you_walk_by\" title=\"Why do cats paw at you when you walk by?\">Why do cats paw at you when you walk by?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_do_cats_get_in_front_of_you_when_walking\" title=\"Why do cats get in front of you when walking?\">Why do cats get in front of you when walking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#Why_does_my_cat_lay_down_in_front_of_me_when_Im_walking\" title=\"Why does my cat lay down in front of me when I&#8217;m walking?\">Why does my cat lay down in front of me when I&#8217;m walking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-cat-reach-out-and-grab-me-when-i-walk-by\/#How_do_I_train_my_cat_not_to_walk_in_front_of_me\" title=\"How do I train my cat not to walk in front of me?\">How do I train my cat not to walk in front of me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_reach_out_and_grab_me_when_I_walk_by\"><\/span>Why does my cat reach out and grab me when I walk by?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its often a gesture of affection or a request for attention. Cats reach out when they want to make contact with you in some way. Cats will often do this to encourage you to play with them. Youve landed on this page because youve got questions about something your cat does.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_swipe_at_me_when_I_walk_away\"><\/span>Why does my cat swipe at me when I walk away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Play. <b>Swatting is a predatory behavior thats often shown while playing  especially with toys. Kittens are usually rougher when swatting because older cats know how to hide their claws. If you use your hands while playing with your cats, they may think of them as toys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_grab_my_arm_when_I_walk_by\"><\/span>Why does my cat grab my arm when I walk by?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your adult cat bites you gently when you are stroking it and holds onto your arm, then <b>they might be trying to tell you they dont want to be stroked, or perhaps not right now or not in that area of their body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_cat_grabs_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when your cat grabs you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Does It Mean When A Cat Grabs Your Hand? Cats mostly hold your hand because <b>he or she adores you and wishes to express it. When cats want to be close but not touched, they may sometimes grab your hand to prevent you from stroking them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_try_to_grab_me_when_I_walk_away\"><\/span>Why does my cat try to grab me when I walk away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the time, cats scratch people who walk by <b>because they are playing or want attention. However, in some cases, the behavior is triggered by redirected aggression or fear. Redirected aggression happens when an aversive stimulus is not accessible causing a cat to attack another stimulus in its place.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_grab_my_feet_when_I_walk\"><\/span>Why does my cat grab my feet when I walk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your adult cat bites you gently when you are stroking it and holds onto your arm, then <b>they might be trying to tell you they dont want to be stroked, or perhaps not right now or not in that area of their body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_go_in_front_of_me_when_I_walk\"><\/span>Why does my cat go in front of me when I walk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the time, when your cat bites your feet, its because <b>their hunting instinct is taking over. Cats are very predatory, and moving feet are irresistible if theyre feeling feisty. Human feet are small enough that cats are pretty sure they can take them. So if your feet or your toes are moving, the game is on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_claw_at_me_when_I_walk_away\"><\/span>Why does my cat claw at me when I walk away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the time, cats scratch people who walk by <b>because they are playing or want attention. However, in some cases, the behavior is triggered by redirected aggression or fear. Redirected aggression happens when an aversive stimulus is not accessible causing a cat to attack another stimulus in its place.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_randomly_swipe_at_me\"><\/span>Why does my cat randomly swipe at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Play. <b>Swatting is a predatory behavior thats often shown while playing  especially with toys. Kittens are usually rougher when swatting because older cats know how to hide their claws. If you use your hands while playing with your cats, they may think of them as toys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_attacking_me_when_I_walk_by\"><\/span>Why is my cat attacking me when I walk by?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats usually display fear aggression when they feel threatened, especially when cornered. Initially the cat tends to show defensive body language and will attempt to avoid the person they are afraid of, but when cornered they may become quite aggressive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_cat_swipes_at_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when a cat swipes at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That said, cats may also <b>expose their tummies as a submissive or defensive act when they feel cornered. If you dont know the cat well (e.g. its a stray or an acquaintances pet), be wary of trying to stroke their belly, as this may cause the cat to take a swipe at you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_cat_grabs_your_arm\"><\/span>What does it mean when a cat grabs your arm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your adult cat bites you gently when you are stroking it and holds onto your arm, then they might be trying to tell you <b>they dont want to be stroked, or perhaps not right now or not in that area of their body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_run_and_grab_my_leg_when_I_walk\"><\/span>Why does my cat run and grab my leg when I walk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the time, cats scratch people who walk by <b>because they are playing or want attention. However, in some cases, the behavior is triggered by redirected aggression or fear. Redirected aggression happens when an aversive stimulus is not accessible causing a cat to attack another stimulus in its place.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_grab_my_hand_with_both_paws\"><\/span>Why does my cat grab my hand with both paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>She is play fighting with you. It is a sign of affection. She has learned that you have thin skin (compared to a cat) and so she holds in her claws and teeth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_grab_my_hand_and_bite_me_while_purring\"><\/span>Why does my cat grab my hand and bite me while purring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you confused when your cat is snuggling on your lap, purring, seemingly content, you are gently stroking them and all is harmonious then they turn around and bite you? Rest assured, this is not unusual! <b>Some kitty lovers call this a love bite, others call it petting aggression.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_grab_me_with_his_claws\"><\/span>Why does my cat grab me with his claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats are territorial creatures, and <b>one of the ways they safeguard their turf is to scent-mark their belongings. By kneading their paws on the surface of something (yes, including you), theyre activating the scent glands in their soft paw pads, thereby marking that item as theirs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_grab_my_hand_and_bite_me_when_I_pet_her\"><\/span>Why does my cat grab my hand and bite me when I pet her?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So why do cats do this? Its a controversial topic in the feline behavior world, but many believe its simply due to overstimulation. <b>Repetitive petting can cause your cat to become overly excited, and trigger an arousal-based bite. Commonly, I see static electricity as a reason for cats to bite during petting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_grab_my_arm_and_bite_me\"><\/span>Why does my cat grab my arm and bite me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats most commonly bite us <b>to tell us they want to stop interacting. Cats have sensitive nerve endings on their bodies that can lead to them becoming overstimulated. If you miss other signs they want to stop interacting, they may resort to biting you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_touch_me_when_I_walk_past\"><\/span>Why does my cat touch me when I walk past?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Scent Marking<\/b> Cats have scent glands in their paws. VCA Hospitals describes how they deposit their odor with these scent glands, marking their territory and signaling ownership by touching you with their paws each time you walk past them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_cat_grabs_your_foot\"><\/span>What does it mean when your cat grabs your foot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Its in their nervous system, and their entire DNA comes to life when something is moving like prey. He explained that this is why your little panther might grab your ankles when you walk by. <b>Your cat is not attacking you, he said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_attack_my_leg_when_I_walk_away\"><\/span>Why does my cat attack my leg when I walk away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boredom. Adult cats can attack their owners for <b>lack of attention. The cat is forced to attract attention or find entertainment on its own if you do not play with your pet. Cats can bite because they want to diversify their daily activities somehow.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_paw_at_you_when_you_walk_by\"><\/span>Why do cats paw at you when you walk by?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the time, cats scratch people who walk by <b>because they are playing or want attention. However, in some cases, the behavior is triggered by redirected aggression or fear. Redirected aggression happens when an aversive stimulus is not accessible causing a cat to attack another stimulus in its place.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_get_in_front_of_you_when_walking\"><\/span>Why do cats get in front of you when walking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They want your attention<\/b> Whether they want to spend time with you so they wish youd sit still somewhere or they just want you to give them a cat treat, cats try to get your attention by walking in front of you or rubbing on your legs and apparently trying to trip you. Its all a matter of repetition.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_lay_down_in_front_of_me_when_Im_walking\"><\/span>Why does my cat lay down in front of me when I&#8217;m walking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reason your cat flops down in front of you is that <b>it is after your attention. They love you and want to be fussed and petted! This is even more likely if your cat rolls around when you get home from a period of being out of the house. They love you, miss you, and want some lovin!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_cat_not_to_walk_in_front_of_me\"><\/span>How do I train my cat not to walk in front of me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your cat winds around your legs or runs in front of you, the best approach is to <b>stand still and be silent. Wait a few seconds and then step to the side, says Dr. Bamberger. 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