Cats Who Are "Floppers"

Silkie

Tonight I realized that the last two cats I've had have been "floppers." We got Silkie from the shelter in January 2013, at age 1-1/2, and we got Tigger (gone since 9/12) at age 5 from a friend. Both were "floppers."

If you have a dog or cat, you know what I mean. They do not lie down; they "flop" down. They can sit just fine. But when they lie down, they go from upright to lying on their sides in one flopping motion. They just - flop.

Tigger

I used to worry that they would hurt their sides but that never seems to happen.

They seem quite content doing this, so I guess I should stop worrying and accept this little quirk they both have/had.

Earlier cats in my life actually sort of folded up and stretched out or lay prone, all done in a graceful, fluid, dignified motion. 

Maybe it's the size of the latest kitties. 

Tigger was a big guy, but he was an indoor/outdoor cat and did get lots of exercise. He was big but muscular. Silkie, however, is a girl - a sweet girl. But she is a BIG girl. Before Frank passed away on Feb. 1st, he used to call her his Sumo wrestler, and I often call her my Amazon princess. She is big, and she has a bit of a round belly. So maybe size has something to do with it.

Anyhow, now that I've seen her do this also, I realize that Tigger was not all that unusual. Guess I'll just chalk it up to their special personalities.