Why Do Cats Knead Their Owners? Behavioral, Emotional, and Instinctual Explanation
If you’ve ever relaxed on the couch only to have your cat climb onto your lap and begin rhythmically pressing their paws into you, you’ve experienced one of the most iconic—and sometimes puzzling—feline behaviors: kneading. Often accompanied by purring, half-closed eyes, and deep relaxation, kneading can feel affectionate, confusing, or even painful when claws are…