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Why do cats knead the blanket when lying on their owner: what is the right thing to do?
29.05.2023 13:24
All cat owners are well aware of their pet's habit of climbing on its owner and kneading a blanket, rug or something else with its paws.
Sometimes cats just stand in one place and seem to fluff up their bed with their paws. Here's what it means in sign language and what the right thing to do in such a situation is.
To understand how to act correctly, you need to understand the reasons for the behavior. Here are a few of them.
Relieves stress
Cats are susceptible to stress and bad moods. For example, after a visit from guests or a visit to the vet, or simply an upset animal can knead something soft with its paws.
Getting ready for bed
It is believed that this is how cats prepare a place for themselves before going to sleep.
Hormones
Often the behavior coincides with the period when pets go on a binge.
Expresses feelings
If a cat lies down on a person and, as if hugging them with its paws, crumples a blanket or clothes, then this is a clear declaration of love and gratitude for all the good things.
And the last thing
There is an opinion that animals mark their territory in this way. They have glands on their paw pads that secrete enzymes, but cats do this more often.
What to do
If at such moments you drive away, yell at or otherwise offend an animal, then prepare for retaliatory revenge.
It is best to pet the purr, give it a blanket that you don’t mind ruining, and also, scratching behind the ear, try to lay it on its side or back. Soon the pet will calm down and fall asleep.
