2006-09-12 13:32:42 · 24 answers · asked by Ashley C 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
He's "kneading" you -- like making bread or biscuits. It's a comfort thing, reminding them of when they're younger and nursing.
2006-09-12 13:38:02 · answer #1 · answered by class act 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a natural thing for kitties to knead. They do it to mommy and they think of you as a very close replacement. It is the same thing they do as kitten when nursing. Basically the cat loves ya to pieces
2006-09-12 15:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by eel_law2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is kneading, meaning you are his "mommy".
Kittens usually do that when they feed at their mother's nipple. Cats usually continue do kneed all their lives, they usually knead on blankets or something soft, but some cats do it to their human.
This is very touching because it means you have sucessfully bonded with Kitty!
2006-09-12 13:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by Yahoo! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you notice when kittens are feeding they knead the mother's tit. They do this to help force out the milk. Once they are weened it becomes a habit of comfort. Like a trained reaction of sorts.
2006-09-12 13:39:44 · answer #4 · answered by dmyers1071 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I call it kneeding..dunno if thats the real term but whatever. Sometimes my cats do that for 15 mins at a time. They're just trying to get comfy to lay down, and they feal that you are the perfect place to lay down becuase they feal protected, be proud! lol.
2006-09-12 14:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by Taylor L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is "kneading" - and it comforts him. That's the motion kittens make on their mom when they are feeding, and they are comforted and purr, usually. I take it as a compliment, when my kitty kneads on my body - and he tends to do it on clothes or a blanket left on the floor, or on pillows or beds.
2006-09-13 04:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your kitty is kneading or 'paddy-pawing'. It's comforting for the cat and it's also a sign of affection for 'their' humans.
My furkid, Tika will sit by me and start paddy-pawing on my thigh when I sit on the couch!
2006-09-12 14:04:51 · answer #7 · answered by carledwards99andtonystewart20fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means he's comfortable. He might do it to the floor, another pet, a person etc. When a cat "kneads in place", he's basically saying "Hey, it's all good and I feel great!" :)
2006-09-12 13:35:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kitty is just getting comfortable, its called kneading.
2006-09-12 14:08:34 · answer #9 · answered by pecksun8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called kneeding. It is a comforting behavior for cats. Normally done to the mother to induce suckling. I know nasty, but it is cat body language for I want to be close to you.
2006-09-12 13:39:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋