Kneading with paws

karkel59

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WE put a blanket down and 64 kneads it with her front paws....why ?
 

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She kneads it because it's soft and comforting, just like a mama cat. Kneading is kitten behavior (it stimulates the flow of milk) that a lot of cats retain. Don't be surprised if she starts kneading you, too.
There's a TCS article about it: Why Do Cats Knead
 
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All my kitties (adult too) love to knead. We call it "making bread".
 

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WE put a blanket down and 64 kneads it with her front paws....why ?
Your cat's name is sixty four? You have to explain:p

My Beans has always been a "biscuit maker". When she was 12 weeks old she kneaded on me like I was her momma cat. Now she weighs 15lbs and she still kneads on me every day.
 

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Your cat's name is sixty four? You have to explain:p

My Beans has always been a "biscuit maker". When she was 12 weeks old she kneaded on me like I was her momma cat. Now she weighs 15lbs and she still kneads on me every day.
If I remember correctly, the kitten was found beside Highway 64. I too get kneaded every day, but by 4 out of 5 of the ladies. Sheba isn't much of a kneader. A lot of the time, Sugar and Spice drool when they really get into kneading me. So, I get tenderized and moistened at the same time.


@karkel59, it means she feels safe and content with you and your household.
 
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