Daily Cat Lesson #15: Making Biscuits

🐾 Daily Cat Lesson #15: Making Biscuits

Why do cats massage you with their paws?
That rhythmic push-push-push with alternating front paws is called kneading.
Cat people, naturally, gave it the more appropriate name: making biscuits.

• 🐾 Where does kneading come from?
  It starts in kittenhood. Nursing kittens knead their mother's belly with their paws, which helps stimulate milk flow. Many cats carry the behavior into adulthood.
• 🐾 Why do adult cats still do it?
  Usually because they're comfortable and relaxed. A soft blanket, a favorite bed - or your stomach - can trigger that old kitten behavior.
• 🐾 Is kneading a sign of affection?
  When a relaxed cat climbs onto you, purrs and starts making biscuits, it's generally a very good sign. Your cat feels comfortable and secure with you.
• 🐾 Cats also knead with scent.
  Their paws contain scent glands, so kneading can leave behind a little chemical calling card. In other words, while he's lovingly massaging you, he may also be labeling you: PROPERTY OF CAT.
• 🐾 Why do some cats drool while kneading?
  Kneading can put cats into an extremely relaxed, kitten-like state. Some purr, suck on blankets or even drool a little while doing it.
• 🐾 And why must the claws be involved?!
  The claws naturally extend as the paws flex. Your cat isn't necessarily trying to perforate you.
  Unfortunately, nobody explained this to your lap.
  A thick blanket between you and the baker can make the experience considerably more enjoyable!

💡If your cat is making biscuits on you, congratulations.
You've been promoted from Human to Comfortable Furniture.

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