We call it happy feet, but OWWWW! Those kitty claws are sharp!
2006-10-01 01:46:45 · 7 answers · asked by MC 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
They do that when they are content. It is a natural reaction they learn from when they feed on their mom. THe kneeding motion helps the milk flow from the teet.
2006-10-01 01:50:12 · answer #1 · answered by sshazzam 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My cat did the same thing and I found out it was NOT happy feet at all.... Actually there is a strong possibility that your cat really needs to go to the vet very soon.... I found out when cats do that they have parasites between their claws. Your cat probably picked it up from a dirty litter box because of digging in it to cover it's feces.... Your cat maybe uncomfortable and there is medication for it.... I would get the medication and then get a different litter box and keep it extra clean all the time.. You really don't want that spreading to you or on your blankets, etc
2006-10-01 01:53:28 · answer #2 · answered by Lea 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are sharpening thier claws most of the time, it's like giving them a scratching post.
2006-10-01 02:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by prettytexasblonde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When cats are babies, they do this to moms to help her milk "let down". (called kneeding...at our house, we call it "making bread") So, when a cat does this to you, consider it a major act off affection and know that they feel very comfortable and loved in your care.
You may want to keep kitty's nails trimmed so it doesnt "owwie" when he or she does this. Im adding a link on how to do this safely.
2006-10-01 01:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by mousiebytes 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it adorable? If you've seen kittens suckling, that's what they do to their mom (poor mama!!!) to keep the milk flow coming. I guess that they just keep doing it because it's instinctive.
2006-10-01 01:52:48 · answer #5 · answered by Eloise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she's marking you as her own, she likes you
its soothing but also shes rubbing her sent on you
youre her territory now ;)
2006-10-01 05:17:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our home we call it "making muffins".
Cat's make muffins when they are happy.
2006-10-01 02:59:28 · answer #7 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋