My 6 month old kitten is on my lap right now,
I am stroking under his chin and if I stop, kneads my stomach, is this a sign of affection as he has never done this before!
2006-09-27 07:14:36 · 32 answers · asked by Rebz 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yep - he is showing you he feels happy and content and comfortable to be able to do this.
They are wonderful animals and have some great ways and they never cease to surprise you.
Continue enjoying your pet and take good care of him and your efforts will be rewarded.
2006-09-27 07:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When they're still nursing with their moms, kittens knead the mom's teats to get the milk to flow. As they grow older, cats display this "kneading" action as a sign of complete contentment and a desire for more of the same.
2006-09-27 07:31:40 · answer #2 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apparently this stems from when they were feeding from their mothers and would knead around the nipples to produce more milk. So the milk equals contentment and this feeling stays with them forever. I'd say you've got one very happy puss there and just enjoying all the attention you can give - and more!
BTW - had to take my 17 year old to the vet today (cystitis) and she is now hopping round like a kitten and has just helped me to make the bed - well I've just had to fish her out of the duvet! They give so much pleasure - I'm about to get the prawns out again for her next pill. ;o))
2006-09-27 07:23:02 · answer #3 · answered by Me 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When infant kittens nurse from their mothers, they knead their mother's belly like that to stimulate milk flow. As adults, almost all cats continue that behavior because it is a reminder of the comfort they felt while nursing as kittens. It is a sign of your cat being very happy, content, and feeling nurtured by you, so congratulations!
2006-09-27 07:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is a sign of affection, my cat does it all the time. Its a reflex from when they had to knead their mothers tummy to get milk when they were kittens.
2006-09-27 20:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by Catwhiskers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Shirley does this sort of thing.
If I scratch hear head or pet her or something shes realy into and then I stop, she'll look at me like "What do you think you're DOING?!!" If I dont see her she'll make little chirpy noises or headbutt me, touch my hand or try to get the feeling again by puching against my hand the same way.
Its like if someone started giving you a great shoulder massage and right as it started to make you feel good, they stop.
Isn't it cute though? They're so demanding!!
But no matter what, she's the reason I'd prefer my pets to kids! :)
2006-09-27 08:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by sickpuppy_1988 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had cats all my life. The vet told me years ago that when they knead like that, they are imitating what they would do with their mothers. When they knead their mother's stomach, milk flows more as they suckle. If you are scratching him under his chin, he's getting something pleasing from you. When you stop, he kneads trying to stimulate the action again.
2006-09-27 07:18:34 · answer #7 · answered by Iknowsomestuff 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
He is doing what he would do to his mother when suckling for milk.He is obviosly very content,happy and secure.Sometimes cats will drool when they do this kneading,thought id let you know in case he does it and gives you the fright of your life!Very often it is cats that have been taken away from thier mothers too early that display this behaviour.Keep doing what you are doing he looks as though he adores you
2006-09-27 07:21:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes deffinatly, a kitten will knead a it's mother's stomach to start the flow of milk.
2006-09-27 08:12:05 · answer #9 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this behaviour goes back 2 when the kitten was with its mother. a kitten kneads the queen's (mother) mammary glands to produce more flow of milk while suckling. its also a comfort thing i guess!
2006-09-27 07:23:07 · answer #10 · answered by samsond 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋