While science continues to explore how much animals truly understand about human conditions like pregnancy, many pet parents swear their pets “just know.” Cats, especially, are known for their independence and selective affection, which makes it all the more surprising when they show sudden tenderness. That’s exactly what one expectant cat owner experienced when her typically aloof, “anti-cuddly” feline became unusually attached to her growing baby bump.
Anti-cuddly cat can’t get enough of owner’s baby bump in adorable video
Shared by Instagram user @wellnesswithkhulan, the video shows an orange cat leaning into and snuggling with his pregnant owner’s baby bump. The onscreen text reveals that the cat has never been a fan of cuddling, and the owner describes him as “anti-cuddly.”
However, something seems to have changed recently, as the cat is now acting clingy, particularly towards her growing belly. In her caption, the owner shares that her cat, affectionately named “pucci,” will turn one year old next month and is about to become a big brother.
This unexpected turn of affection has delighted viewers, with many commenting on how their pets have shown similar behaviors during their pregnancies. One commenter humorously suggested, “She’s just waiting for her surrogate to deliver… that’s her baby.”
Another shared their own experience, writing, “My orange cat started doing that before I even realized I was pregnant.” Someone else commented simply, “My friends in there,” suggesting the cat may already feel a bond with the unborn baby.
There is growing evidence to suggest that cats may be able to detect subtle changes in their owner’s body, behavior, and scent. Felines have an incredibly acute sense of smell, which allows them to detect hormonal changes in humans. As a result, a pregnant woman’s body chemistry may cause her cat to react differently than they normally would.
Cats may also pick up on behavioral cues, such as a shift in routine or increased attention to the belly. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they understand pregnancy in the way humans do, but their heightened senses can certainly make them more attuned to their owner’s changing condition.
