Weird Cat Behaviors That Will Make You Rethink Everything You Know About Cats

They’re Not Making Cookies

Have you ever noticed your cat kneading on your lap or a cozy blanket? It’s a behavior that many cat owners can relate to. But why do they do it? This behavior can be traced back to their earliest days as newborn kittens.

When a kitten is born, its instinctual impulse is to press on its mother’s teat while nursing. This action helps to stimulate the mother’s body to produce more milk. Even as they grow into adults, many cats retain this kneading motion.

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