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Updated 1 year ago,January 16, 2024
Have you ever wondered, Why do cats knead?
Then you have come to the right place.
Why do cats knead?
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No one know for sure, but there are a few possible reasons.
Kneading could be a leftover behavior from childhood.
It is an instinctive behavior.
When older cats knead, it is because it is a leftover trait from childhood.
It is a sign they are happy.
That they are exactly where they want to be.
Kneading could be a behavior from pre-domestication.
To make an area comfortable, they would knead the soil to make a spot for themselves.
They would do the same thing before giving birth.
Even though it could get irritating, you should never discourage this behavior because it comes naturally to them.
You cannot prevent your cat from going into heat unless you have them spayed and sterilized.
Kneading could be a way to claim an area.
Cats have scent glands hidden inside of their paws.
That means when they touch something, they are claiming it.
It is a territorial marker.
That is also why some cats will scratch.
They want to leave their mark.
They want to double-check that their home remainstheirhome.
No matter what the reason is behind kneading, you might not want it happening.
It comes naturally to them.
