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From:Hamilton, ON, Canada
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posted 01-14-2004 03:28 PM         

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I have always wondered what it means when a cat kneeds its paws on a human. I know its a sign of affection but is there a specific trigger or purpose?

My cats have been doing this on a regular bases and it finally ends up with them curling up on my lap.

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posted 01-14-2004 03:35 PM         

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I think it stems back to when they nursed as kittens. They would push on their mommies tummies as they suckeled for milk. So I guess it's a comfort thing, like when something takes you back to your childhood.

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posted 01-14-2004 11:45 PM         

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Though i have my suspiscions they do this on your lap to make you comfy to sit on!

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posted 01-15-2004 06:54 AM         

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Hehehe

I thought as much, its funny that both cats do it the same way and the behavior results in a warm place for them to rest.

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posted 01-15-2004 10:09 AM         

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I always thought it was a sign of affection. That they showed this to their mothers as a way to "milk" their mommas.

Tom does this to Granvel. I think it makes the cats feel more comfy in their surounding environment.

I do know one thing...Annibelle used to do it to me when I was in bed. Made for a wonderful back massage!!!

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posted 01-15-2004 04:35 PM         

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I think of it like a little kid sucking their thumb. It's mainly a comfort thing.

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posted 01-15-2004 07:35 PM         

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I love it, alothough I have knowtest it is most commen in that cats that I have owned to be the ones that have been taken from there mother to early.

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