when i am holdig my ca she sometimes stretches her paws out again and again. when i pt my finger near, she does it round my finger- it hurts! what does it mean?
2007-01-21 02:16:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
They are content when they do this. She likes to be as close to you as possible. It is cute when my cat does this, but it can hurt. (wear gloves) I do sometimes.
2007-01-21 02:20:21 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat Stretching Paws
2016-12-10 15:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both my cats have the habit that if I am in bed or sitting at my computer they'll cry to get my attention then stretch up their front paws on the desk or my bed so they are standing, then reach one single paw towards my face but never touching me. It is the cutest thing but I wonder why they do it.
2017-01-04 00:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by Fae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats stretch out their paws because they re happy.
2015-03-31 12:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by dianne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do humans stretch? Because it feels good!
This action is called "kneading" and is a behavior that some cats retain from kittenhood. This is the action that kittens do to their mothers when they are suckling milk. Cats are very content when they are kneading with their paws and you should be honored that she feels that way when you are holding her. She feels safe with her human "mother".
A tip if you don't want it to hurt: clip her nails or take her to a groomer to get them done. It makes the "hand-holding" more enjoyable to a human. :)
2007-01-21 04:43:31 · answer #5 · answered by Jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will take your advice and answer!
I have heard that they have scent glands in between their paws. By stretching them they are marking objects with their scent. That is why they claw at scratching posts and other objects.
2007-01-21 02:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by Nep-Tunes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her nails are growing so she if flexing them
2007-01-21 02:20:22 · answer #7 · answered by sugerglaze28 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋