RE: Why do cats "knead"?
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By Linda Valentine (Guest Post)
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Glad my cat is content but I'm not when she starts kneading my thigh with all ten claws going!
Posted on 04/12/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Why do cats "knead"?
Hi,
I asked a vet years ago the same thing. He said it is an instinct from birth, 'kneading' the mother cat for milk. It's the only reason I've ever heard.
Posted on 04/11/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Why do cats "knead"?
Purring is often linked to kneading, with the same origin.
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Posted on 04/11/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Why do cats "knead"?
Kneading begins when kittens are born and when they start feeding from their mothers, It helps to release the milk. It continues on as a sign of comfort when they get older. Another reason they knead is to 'soften' whatever they may be about to lie on.Okay, it might already be soft, a blanket, your bed.. whatever.. but cats have primal instincts.. so virtually have instinctive collective memory of knowing how to try and soften a harder bed, the ground.. a pile of leaves, etc.
My grey cat has just finished kneading the quilt on my bed as I write!
Posted on 04/11/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Why do cats "knead"?
I was told that it is from 'kitten-hood' - they would knead their mother's belly to encourage the milk to flow. Landing on a soft, warm item as an adult triggers the kneading.
Posted on 04/11/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Why do cats "knead"?
It is similiar to when a kitten kneads its mother for milk. The cat is showing complete trust in you, like a kitten does to its mother.
Posted on 04/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Why do cats "knead"?
Kneading shows happiness and contentment - your cat has adopted YOU!
Posted on 04/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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