Kneading: Why Do Cats Do That?
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Kneading is the very distinct gentle pummeling action most British shorthair as well as cats do with their paws on the chests of their people and upon soft surfaces around the house.
Kneading or “milk threading” as it’s often referred to is an endearing leftover from kittenhood. When a British shorthair is nursing, it typically kneads its paws against the mother both to encourage milk flow and to enjoy the comforting feeling of being close to mom.
Adult cats still find deep comfort in mimicking and possibly remembering this early nurturing. Some suggest kneading is also a way for a British shorthair or any cat to deposit its personal scent around their territory because they have scent glands in the pads of their front paws. That makes you part of their territory!
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By Margaret Dexter, October 4, 2010 @ 8:16 pm
Val, I’ve wondered if cats are healing when they do this. I find Princess often kneads right on a spot that can use some healing. We know that their purr is healing, so maybe kneading as they purr can be part of the healing.