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Puma kneading

Do wild cats knead?

PoC avatarPosted on August 27, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 27, 2021

Yes, wild cats knead as all cats are fundamentally the same. Humans see kneading in domestic cats far more often than in wild cats for obvious reasons, which is why the question in the title is being asked. People see … continue reading…

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Kittens suckling at mother's breast

Why does my cat knead my hair?

PoC avatarPosted on July 24, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 24, 2020

Your cat kneads your hair for the same reason that she needs your lap or any other part of you. It doesn’t really matter. You probably know why your cat kneads you. I’ll remind you if I may. It is … continue reading…

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Cat kneading a blanket

Why do cats stretch their paws when you pet them?

PoC avatarPosted on May 4, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 4, 2020

This is not stretching paws. What the question is referring to is cats extending their toes and then contracting them when you pet them. It does look as if they are stretching or exercising their toes but they are not. … continue reading…

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Kitten kneads puppy at vet's

Kitten kneads puppy on drip at vet’s. What’s happening? (video)

PoC avatarPosted on December 18, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 18, 2018

The question here is what is happening? Some people might say that the kitten is comforting the puppy who is on a drip. I don’t think that that is what is happening. What is happening, I suspect, is that the … continue reading…

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Young cat kneads older cat

This looks like a cat massaging her best buddy, another cat

PoC avatarPosted on November 13, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 19, 2018

They call is cat massage but we know it is one cat kneading another. They are very close friends living in China – perhaps mother and offspring. We normally see young kittens kneading their mothers while being nursed to bring … continue reading…

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