I was listening to "Calling All Pets" on NPR today and they said that it is very rare for cats to like their tummies scratched and that most will hiss and otherwise resist.  This just struck me as odd since over the years I've lived with LOTS of cats and as far as I can recall they have ALL liked their tummies scratched.  Even the bobcat at the wildlife hospital where I volunteer likes her tummy scratched.  Have I just had a very weird experience where all of my cats have had this "rare" trait?  Do your cats like their bellies scratched?

I have 4 cats right now and only one of them likes her belly rubbed.  The others think they're under attack.

I guess I've been lucky!!  I love scatching their bellies.  It's funny how you take things for granted

I've read that some don't like it as this is a vulnerable spot, so it would be because they feel threatened I guess. But the article also said if your cat does like this, it is a big sign of trust. Both of my cats love a belly rub. But my male cat hates to have his back feet touched & my female cat does not like to be touched on her rump area. I don't know if that's a personality trait on their part, or just my odd cats, LOL!