My cats don't do this but the neighbours cat that comes round is quite friendly and when she sits on my lap I wouldnt call it scramming but she just digs her claws into my legs and it really hurts!She isnt doing it to be nasty i dont think. Reffer to this cat video and fast forward to 2:33 for a clip of a cat doing what im trying to describe. Thanks for your time!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5TH3Zj-0cM
2007-02-24 08:05:29 · 13 answers · asked by Tink 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
The cat is kneading...it is perfectly normal, all cats do this. Here is more info about why they do it....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kneading_(cats)
2007-02-24 08:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A cat only does this when she really likes a person; it's a sign of affection... When she was little she did this on her mummy's belly in order to get some milk. Sometimes it can really hurt when a cat does this "milking" but on the other hand, I don't really mind when they do it because at the moment I feel so close to them!
2007-02-24 16:21:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cats do that if they feel they are slipping off. It hurts. They do this instinctively. You can see for yourself. If a cat is on the bed and to go to pick him up he diggs in his claws to the bed. If he is up on a pearch and you shake the perch he will dig in. I find it is just better to keep a towel or small blanket handy and put that on my lap when they want to come up. That way if they start to slide off or if you suddenly move or twitch, or sometimes when they go to jump off they will dig in their rear claws, their claws won't hurt you. .
2007-02-26 10:26:35 · answer #3 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called kneading or mixing. It is actually a sign of contentment. When kittens feed on their mother's teats it is a reflex action. Face it, the cat loves you! Strange way to show affection, but hey, it's a cat and that's what they do!
2007-02-24 16:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by MMM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are reffering to is called padding. The cats do this when they are happy or very relaxed. It is nothing out of the ordinary all cats do it. You will often see kittens doing this when they are trying to nurse on their mothers, so that they can get more milk. When the kittens get older they will pad on things when they are happy, feel safe, or just very relaxed.
2007-02-24 16:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by Little Flower 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She is probably just kneading. Lots of cats do this, especially when they pur. I had a male that would lay on my pillow at night and do this to my head--ouch! Before she gets on your lap next time grab a towel or a blanket to protect yourself.
2007-02-24 16:09:40 · answer #6 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not been nausty, i had a cat that use to do that,its there way of showing you affection, and it probably comes back as far as when it was a kitten it use to do that on its Mother, to help the milk come out,of her,
2007-02-24 16:10:49 · answer #7 · answered by staffie lover from Aussie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The cat is "kneeding" which is an instinct learned when it was a kitten when she kneeded the breast to increase milk flow. It means the cat is happy with you, comfortable and content like it was with its mother.
2007-02-24 16:25:03 · answer #8 · answered by Robin B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cats do that all the time. Its a sign of them being content, even though it hurts!
2007-02-24 16:13:09 · answer #9 · answered by Tor 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that tells you she is content being with you, so be happy she digs in your lap, if she did not like you she would not stay on your lap no matter what you did.
2007-02-24 16:11:45 · answer #10 · answered by sandyjean 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋