You've likely seen cats kneading, at least on the internet if not in your own home. It is when a cat will push out it's paws one after the other in a motion similar to a baker kneading dough. In fact, it looks so similar that many on social media have dubbed it "making biscuits". But, what's up with cats and kneading? According to PetMD, kittens start kneading while nursing from their mothers to stimulate milk flow, so it's a behavior that starts very early on in cats. I have seen some people on social media who seem to think that it's a bad thing if an adult cat is still kneading, but PetMD says that adult cats will knead because...
This article is about cats that nip or softly bite. We also have an article about catnip you can check out if that is what you are looking for. Have you ever been petting your cat and then they softly bite you? That is the most common time I've been nipped by my cats. It's not a hard bite, and not enough to break the skin, just more of a grazing of the teeth against my hand. When I've felt that, it seems to mean that they are done with being petted. I have learned to take the hint and remove my hand when this happens to keep them from having to tell me more forcefully that they don't want more...
If you've been around cats at all, you will likely have seen them licking themselves, which is their way of taking a bath! Their tongues are particularly well suited for this job. They have tiny little barbs on them to help remove dirt and loose hair from their fur. These little spines are what make their tongues feel like sandpaper when they are licking you! But, why do my cats lick me? What does it mean when a cat licks you? According to PetMD, there are several possible reasons. When I first noticed my cat licking me, I thought maybe they were trying to see if I would make a good dinner. That's not quite the answer, but PetMD does...
If you have cats, or even if you just see cats on social media, you'll probably know that cats like to think inside the box. But, why do cats like boxes? According to PetMD, one reason is security. Cats with boxes have a safe space to retreat to when the rest of the world is just too much - and couldn't we all use that! This can be especially useful for a cat that is going through a change, like a move. If you and your cat are bonded, putting something with your scent on it, like a t-shirt, in a box for your cat might help reassure them that things are ok even in an unfamiliar environment. PetMD...
