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The belly rubs that we give to our pets are fun and adorable, but there's more to it than that. When an animal presents its belly to you, it represents a sign of submissiveness or trust. Depending on your relationship with a dog, showing their tummy either means that they trust you and want a belly rub, or that they're submitting to you (in which case you should approach them in a friendly but respectful manner). Cats usually show their bellies as a defensive gesture, so most will only tolerate a brief belly rub before attacking.
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This Guy Loves Belly Rub
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She Fell Over With That Face The Moment I Started Rubbing Her Belly
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Baby Fox Getting A Belly Rub
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Apparently, Any Cat Loves A Good Belly Rub
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The Face Of A Belly-rub In Progress
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Bart The Bear And His Trainer Doug Seus
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Shark Looks Like A Dog Enjoying A Belly Rub
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Hedgehog Gets A Belly Rub
LeanneNotacooper 9 years ago
Tickling their "skirts" gently when curled up relaxes them enough to uncurl incase you need to check for injuries
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One More Belly Rub May Result In A Hand Attack, But For Now, Simon Is Giving Out Hugs And Kisses
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Sloth Getting A Belly Rub Like A Boss
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My Dog's Face Every Time I Rub Her Belly
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Pet Rat Loves Belly Rubs
RoxanneHughes 9 years ago
My rat would flop over next to my hand so I would rub is belly. It's a sign of great trust for them...opening up their most vulnerable spot.
#15
Douglas The Wombat Really Loves Belly Rubs
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Otter Gets A Luxurious Belly Rub
#17
Who Doesn't Love A Good Belly Rub?
#18
My Cat Smiles Like Crazy When You Rub Her Belly
#19
Rolling In The Grass And Getting A Belly Rub Is Just Too Much - Look At This Smile
LeanneNotacooper 9 years ago
Have you seen my other ear? I know I put it around here somewhere but they keep making out I'm going crazy
#21
I Bet You Didn't Know You Needed This Adorableness In Your Life Until Now
#22
My Dog Every Time He Gets A Belly Rub
#29
Warm Sun + Belly Rub = Corgi Heaven
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AceHoffman 9 years ago
I love this article! For one thing, #1 and #18 have virtually identical expressions (as do many of the others). Just absolutely adorable!
AceHoffman 9 years ago
I love this article! For one thing, #1 and #18 have virtually identical expressions (as do many of the others). Just absolutely adorable!
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