Why does a cat "knead" its owner with its paws: 3 possible explanations

Sometimes our meowing four-legged friends demonstrate strange, but very cute behavior.

So, any cat can start to “knead” its owner with its paws.

But why does a pet do this? It depends on the situation and the animal's condition.

The most common are the three options listed below.

"Milk Step"

This interesting name was chosen for a movement that many cats instinctively perform.

A relaxed pet may begin to knead its owner, trying to “return” to childhood and remember how it was next to its mother and fed on her milk.

After a meal or before bed, your four-legged friend started purring and giving you a "massage"? Rejoice: the animal trusts you completely and considers you almost its parent.

Attempt to mark territory

It is possible that the cat is doing a “massage” in order to leave scent marks on you.

This is also a good sign: your pet considers you “one of his own.”

Stress

Or it may be that the fluffy one does not remember childhood, does not relax and does not mark territory.

It is quite possible that the cat uses the "milk step" in order to calm down.

Think about whether your four-legged friend has been in any stressful situations recently.

For reference

A cat is a domestic animal, one of the most popular (along with a dog) “companion animals”.

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• 21 November 2024

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