2006-10-06 08:36:18 · 28 answers · asked by Jessikhaxo 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Paddling they do it as kittens to get the milk from mum to flow, so if they feel good they paddle.
2006-10-06 08:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by angelcake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably an adaption of the pumbling that a cat does when it is making a soft place to lye on. They purr at the same time because they would not make a bed unless they felt safe and content. So when they do this on your lap they feel safe and content with you
2006-10-06 08:40:48 · answer #2 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is "meading".
It is a kitten-hood instinct that stays with cats for their whole life.
A kitten meads because that is how the kitten stimulates the momma cat into producint milk.
An older cat will mead a person because they feel a strong, comforting connection with the person.
Think of it like when people hond hands, its nice, comforting and a show of affection.
2006-10-06 08:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by zkiwi2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called "Instinctive Suckling". It's not weird at all. All felines do it , even into older age. This is also stress-busting for you as well. Give me a cat any day!. This means that they are confident in their own being and home.
2006-10-06 09:06:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with moorglade. It's a sign of affection, especially if the cat's purring at the same time.
2006-10-06 08:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by J. M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a cat does this it is called knee-ding. It is something that they do when they are relaxed or getting there. It is soothing to them because this it the motion that they do when they suckle on their mothers as baby's to nurse....it stimulates milk flow.
2006-10-06 08:46:06 · answer #6 · answered by Tory 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yer cat is reconizing you as the alfa cat, the person that's in charge & will take care of it. It's the way they have of loving you!
2006-10-06 08:58:56 · answer #7 · answered by amaridge3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat does this while he's got a blanket in his mouth. The vet says its like sucking his thumb, just a comfort thing. He has a blanket because he used to suck on my scrunchies while they were still in my hair. ow! cat nails in my scalp....thats why he's got a blankie lol
2006-10-06 08:47:01 · answer #8 · answered by jrgaskin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not weird, all cats do something very similar.
He is very pleased to see you and is comfortable with you. Is what he's really sayin'.
He likes you!
Enjoy you're moggy, they are great fun to have.
2006-10-06 08:39:57 · answer #9 · answered by Moorglademover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat thinks that you are its mother, he gets a lot of comfort that way. He also trusts and loves you!
2006-10-06 22:06:42 · answer #10 · answered by paula c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋