How do you get a cat to sit on your lap?

Answer 1

1. Hold some tuna 2. You can't really get a cat to do anything they don't want to. Even with tuna. 3. You have to gain a lot of trust from your cat to get it to sit on your knee so i suggest just kep stroking it and feeding it make sure it knows that you care and slowly but surely he/she will gradually trust you and sit on your knee. It does take a long time though i have been trying for 1 year to get my cat who wouldn't come into the house to finally come into the house haven't quite managed to get him to sit on my knee yet though but i am sure i will get there. Answer: Some cats just WON'T do it. My female cat hates being cuddled up too long unless she decides to hereslf. She sits on the lap maybe for couple seconds. Even when she was a little kitten, she easily woke up if something rustles by her, so it was impossible for her to fall asleep on my lap since I sorta move a little (you just can't sit still, you know... even while reading or something, ur body moves a little to re-adjust your butt position for comfort) My male cat on the otherhand, was such a dear! I just put him on my lap and at first he didn't want to be there, then I lured him with couple treats, then he loved being on my lap. I'd just give him enough patting and grooming his hair, then he'd just fall asleep on my lap. It also helped that it was during winter and our heater wasn't running, so the warmest part of the house was my lap, even compared to the couch or anything. He did that till he got too big to be comfortable lying on my lap (he switched to sitting on my husband's belly after that, lol...) Then he lost that habit altogether because he realized he's way too big to be comfortable lying on any parts of human being... But I remember my male cat was more likely to lay and sleep on my lap when I wore a long comfortable roomy skirt. When I sat like buddah way on a big chair or couch, the skirt would flap out loosely like a hammock, and he'd just cradle right there. I think more comfortable it is, rather likely that cat will sit on you. But if you're just expecting your cat to sit on you while you just sit normally, and your legs are skinny or just not big enough room for your cat to cuddle comfortably, it's less likely for your cat to come to your lap. My cat sometimes still comes to just sit on my lap when I'm sitting straight on dinner table, because he wants a bit of attention and curious of what's going on, on the diningroom table. But that's about it now. Oh, also, if your cat's REALLY COMFORTABLE AND LOVES IT, he'll also knead you. But if his claws are sharp (kitten's teeth and claws are sharp and can draw blood even). He doesn't mean to hurt you. I've yelped before 'cause I didn't expect him to "scratch" me, but he just meant to "knead"... So clip those claws. And also if you keep putting him down from your lap when he starts kneading, it doesn't stop him from kneading (which is expression of comfort and enjoyment from your cat). It just stops him from coming to your lap... So don't just drop him because it hurts. just put a towel over your lap or something so his clipped claw won't penetrate and scratch you. Also a loud sudden telephone rings and such might make your cat scramble. Just give your cat some time and don't make him feel like you're trying to get him off your lap.

Answer 2

Every cat is different, some do and some don't, this can depend on several factors:

1) some cats that are given a lot of attention at an early age and are also picked up frequently..so of course they are used to it and usually don't mind.

2)some cats that have been stray or in the pound at an early age usually have had limited interaction with people and most wouldn't be comfortable being picked up as the only time this would happen is by a vet for a check up.

3)Cats that have been abused or hit / kicked at an early stage may also dislike being picked due to the previous physical abuse they may have suffered.

4)If the cat shows signs of discomfort and/or moans / makes a noise when picked up (and in severe cases they may actually empty their bowels) then chances are the cat has a significant internal problem and should be taken to the vet immediately.

Answer 3

If It's your new cat, DON'T RUSH IT! Some cats don't like to be held, but my cat loves it! Don't suprise the cat, easily pick it up but if It really wants to get down let it down, so the cat will trust you. Just be patient.

Answer 4

Depends how you treat your cat. The best way of getting a cat to like you more, is to play with your cat often, talk to it (this gets it used to your voice), pet when it wants petting, feed it the best food you can afford, and generally be gentle. Never raise your voice or be violent towards the cat, this will just make it fear you.

Answer 5

you just need to hold him more and more, but if you hold your hamster too much it'll feel uncomfortable and bite