2006-09-08 08:24:40 · 15 answers · asked by Big-Tony 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Are you talking about kneading? That's an undesirable behavior left over from kittenhood. It usually happens when kittens are removed from their mothers too soon and do not get properly weaned. When a kitten nurses, it kneads its mother's belly to stimulates lactation and milk flow. Adult cats who were not properly weaned will continue to do this to whatever surface they choose to rest on, whether it's a human lap, a bed or whatever. The behavior is sometimes accompanied by suckling, but this must be strongly discouraged. The kneading part alone, however, is harmless. It comforts the cat. It's not exactly an expression of love...choosing your lap as a place to nap is the true expression of love. ,,,^..^,,,
2006-09-08 08:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by Alleycat 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2017-01-05 09:20:31 · answer #2 · answered by russnak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're kneading you. It's called kneading because the motion they make with their paws...it looks like they're making bread. It's something cats do when they're content to soothe themselves. You'll probably notice they're purring and look as if they're going into a trance while kneading.....all signs of a happy, content kitty:)
And it starts during kittenhood....while they're nursing.
2006-09-08 08:54:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are "Happy Pawing" and if you're lucky, you will have a cat who doesn't use his claws and likes to give backrubs!!!
2006-09-08 09:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are retracting their claws, it's what they do when they relax. They (your cat) doesn't mean to hurt you. Your cat loves you. :)
2006-09-08 08:30:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traction. Although it could be that they are indoor cats and don't have the ability to wear them down. That would help .
2006-09-08 08:26:48 · answer #6 · answered by Karrien Sim Peters 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it comes from the "kneading reflex". It comes from when they're kittens: kneading helps kittens get milk from their mother.
Luckily, flying lessons can break cats of this habit.
2006-09-08 08:37:59 · answer #7 · answered by Bramblyspam 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are comfortable and happy, they are treating you like their mother, they push their paws against the mother's teats to get more milk out.
2006-09-08 08:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by grdnoviz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They love you and they are trying to make a nest...or this is what they do with their mother when they are young to get closer. ☺
2006-09-08 08:34:40 · answer #9 · answered by NA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are making you softer to roll up and go to sleep on.
2006-09-08 08:28:42 · answer #10 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋