Keeping cats (Part 2)
In part one of our article we described how although a cat may not be man’s best friend, they are much easier to care for than a dog. In this article we will discuss a common feline trait - kneading.
Why do cats knead?
It might seen like a cat is simply kneading your furniture or upholstery to get up your nose, but there is a reason for this behaviour. Cats knead their mothers soon after birth to stimulate milk production and milk release. They carry this on into their adult lives as a form of acceptance. So if a cat kneads you, it is simply saying ‘I accept you as my parent and I respect you - sorry about my sharp claws’