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kneading cat
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- Duration: 1:26
- Published: 29 Oct 2006
- Uploaded: 29 Aug 2011
- Author: mythreecats
cat kneading on mom
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Speed Kneading Cat
Owen is an extreme kneader. I was testing him - making sure he knew his own name.
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Kitten kneading cat
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- Duration: 2:23
- Published: 26 Oct 2009
- Uploaded: 01 Aug 2011
- Author: calendercat
My cats Pewi and Choo havin' a time. Choo is the little black one.
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Kitten Massage (I Knead You)
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- Duration: 1:31
- Published: 30 Nov 2009
- Uploaded: 05 Sep 2011
- Author: thecatdiaries
Sassy gives Casey a nice massage! Please rate, comment, and subscribe! Be original and spread this video around to kitty lovers that will be surprised! Cat massages are the best way to break up a kitten fight!
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Ask Amy: Why do Cats Knead?
Amy Shojai, CABC explains the cat's need to be kneading in this Ask Amy video for the Bling, Bitches & Blood Blog at www.AmyShojai.com
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Cat Kneading Blanket
My cat Lily is obsessed with sucking and kneading my throw!
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Cocoa the cat, kneading
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- Duration: 0:53
- Published: 08 Nov 2008
- Uploaded: 05 Jul 2011
- Author: TurbanatorUK
This behaviour in cats come from their early weeks pressing down to get more milk from their mum. This apparently gives them great pleasure when they do this, so a cat that does this is usually happy. We got Cocoa when she was only 3 weeks old, one of a group of 4 strays. Sadly, this meant she didn't wean off her mum, and now, a year later she still 'milks' us on any fold on our clothing (using saliva and all!) You can tell she enjoys it though, what with her loud purring!
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Why do cats knead?
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- Duration: 0:11
- Published: 26 Sep 2010
- Uploaded: 03 Jun 2011
- Author: waterloo2010
My cat Marie kneading her favorite purple blanket!!!
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Cougar Purring and Kneading - Bengal cat - Must see!! - HD
Cougar the bengal cat Purring and Kneading
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Just wants mommy's milk... (cat kneading and sucking bed)
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- Duration: 0:31
- Published: 16 Sep 2010
- Uploaded: 31 Jul 2011
- Author: TheShinobiChannel
Shinobi tries to milk his bed...
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Fat Cat kneading Skinny Cat
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- Duration: 0:47
- Published: 11 May 2008
- Uploaded: 14 Jun 2011
- Author: fatcatskinnycat
Fat Cat and Skinny Cat were sleeping together nicely until Fat Cat started to do that kneading thing.
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Cat kneading
This is my cat Loki... hes doing that cat thing where cats think about their kittenhood and search for their moms nip and speard their toes out to push milk out...its really cute sometimes but can be a bit annoying. also, it happens mostly with this particular blanket i got from brookstone..its super soft and i think it reminds him of his moms fur.. silly kitty
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Cute Tabby Cat Kneading
My cute cat tigger is kneading at the camera. I found him in my backyard. Thumbs up if you think he is cute.
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Cat Kneading
my cat was doing it for almost 10 mins, purring as never before
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Cats Kneading Behavior
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- Duration: 2:42
- Published: 01 Jan 2011
- Uploaded: 01 Jan 2011
- Author: waterloo2010
Maria loves to knead on her favorite blanket.
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Funny Cat 'DJ suckling and kneading the blanket' pt. 1
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- Duration: 1:24
- Published: 20 Dec 2010
- Uploaded: 19 May 2011
- Author: djfluffyandkitkat
DJ the cat kneads and suckles on the blanket.
http://wn.com/Funny_Cat_'DJ_suckling_and_kneading_the_blanket'_pt_1
Hairless Blue Sphynx Cat Kneading Stuffed Bear, soo cute!
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- Duration: 3:12
- Published: 08 Sep 2008
- Uploaded: 25 Aug 2011
- Author: scottyboyinc
The is my hairless (well 95% hairless:) blue sphynx cat, Rameses, kneading Bubba, a stuffed bear. Enjoy!
http://wn.com/Hairless_Blue_Sphynx_Cat_Kneading_Stuffed_Bear,_soo_cute!
Kitty Kneading - Giving Back Massage
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- Duration: 1:55
- Published: 23 Dec 2008
- Uploaded: 04 Sep 2011
- Author: CaliPuffMom
There he goes again. The song is a Swedish children's song.
http://wn.com/Kitty_Kneading__Giving_Back_Massage
Funny Cat 'DJ suckling and kneading the blanket' pt. 2
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- Duration: 1:00
- Published: 20 Dec 2010
- Uploaded: 20 Dec 2010
- Author: djfluffyandkitkat
DJ the cat kneads and suckles on the blanket.
http://wn.com/Funny_Cat_'DJ_suckling_and_kneading_the_blanket'_pt_2
male cat kneading other male cat
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- Duration: 0:55
- Published: 21 Dec 2009
- Uploaded: 22 Sep 2010
- Author: patrick32700
two fat cats,one kneading the other,with other cats resting around watching this spectacle!
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Singapura cat kneading
Belle, my 15 month old Singapura kneading & talking.
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Boob Kneading Cat
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- Duration: 1:22
- Published: 28 Oct 2009
- Uploaded: 08 Aug 2011
- Author: ninjaself09
My sisters cat is kneeding on her bobs...no lie..its pretty funny
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photo: Creative Commons / Steve Jurvetson
This feral cat was very appreciative of the three bowls of milk I gave her this morning. Her seven kittens still have their eyes closed. By this point, she trusts me, and is purring and kneading her paws in a hormonal stupor. The local Estonians have named her "Dog" and built a wooden house for her to keep the predators out.
photo: Creative Commons
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Cats have a real knead to paw for little comfort
09 Nov 2006
Contra Costa Times
Cats do care. For example they know instinctively what time we have to be at work in the morning and they wake us up 20 minutes before the alarm goes off. -- Michael Nelson MAKING BREAD I have a couple of very "kneady" cats. Kittens knead by pawing at mama cat's teats to speed up the flow of milk....
Cat behavior
Cat behavior generally refers to the behaviors and habits of domestic cats, including body language and communication. Cat behavior may vary among breeds and individual cats. Many common behaviors include hunting techniques and reactions to certain events as well as interactions with humans and other animals, such as dogs. Communication can vary greatly depending on a cat's temperament. In a family with multiple cats, social position can also affect behavior patterns with others. A cat's eating patterns can also vary depending on the owner's choice of food or eating times/quantities. In the case of a family having two or more cats, one cat may become dominant over the other cats.
Purring — Purring is often a sign of contentment. Some cats purr when they are in extreme pain, or in labor, simply to try to calm themselves down. Purring therefore can be a sign of pleasure or pain; usually it is the former. Scientists have not yet been able to discover how purring works, but it is suspected that it is caused by minute vibrations in the voice box.
Greeting — A particular sort of vocalization, such as a low meow or chirp, possibly with simultaneous purring.
Distress — Mewing is a plea for help or attention often made by kittens. There are two basic types of this call, one more loud and frantic, the other more high-pitched. In older cats, it is more of a panicky repeated meow.
Attention — Often simple meows and mews in both older cats and young kittens. A commanding meow is a command for attention, food, or to be let out.
Protest — Whining meows.
Frustration — A strong sigh or exhaled snort.
Happy — A meow that starts low then goes up and comes back down.
Watching/Interest — Cats will often "chatter" or "chirrup" on seeing something of interest. This is sometimes attributed to mimicking birdsong to attract prey or draw others' attention to it, but often birds are not present.
Cat communication
Cat play and toys
Ethology
Body language
Cats rely strongly on body language to communicate.
Scent rubbing and spraying
This behavior is used primarily to claim ownership of something, although unlike male cats, female cats do not usually spray. Some spayed females may spray to mimic males, but do not have enough scent to mark. Once male cats are neutered, the scent rubbing or spraying will, in most cases, decrease or stop. Some male cats continue to spray if not neutered early enough.
Kneading
Kneading is an activity common to all domestic cats whereby, when in a state of ease, they alternately push out and pull in their front paws, often alternating between right and left limbs. Some cats will actually appear to "nurse" or suck on clothing during kneading.
History
Multiple theories exist that explain why cats knead. Kneading may have an origin going back to cats' wild ancestors who had to tread down grass or foliage to make a temporary nest in which to rest. Alternatively, the behavior may be a remnant of a newborn's kneading of the mother's teat to stimulate milk secretion. Since most of the preferred "domestic traits" are neotenous or juvenile traits that persist in the adult, kneading may be a relict juvenile behavior that is not lost in modern adult domestic cats.Kneading is often a precursor to sleeping.
Many cats purr while kneading. They also purr mostly when newborn, when feeding, or when trying to feed on their mother's teat. The common association between the two behaviors may indicate the origin of kneading as a remnant instinct. Some experts consider kneading to "stimulate" the cat and make it feel good, in the same manner as a human stretching.
Action
The cat exerts firm downwards pressure with its paw, opening its toes to expose its claws, then closes its claws as it lifts its paw. The process takes place with alternate paws at intervals of one to two seconds. They may do this while sitting on their owner's lap, which may prove painful if the cat is large or strong or has sharp claws (as the claws tend to dig into one's lap). Though cats will sit happily on a hard surface, they will only knead a soft or pliant surface, although some cats will reflexively "march" on hard surfaces instead of kneading them.A cat may appear irritated or surprised if it is disturbed while kneading.
In a garden where cats are to be found, sheltered areas can often reveal the "wild" results of kneading: round, cat-sized nests trodden into long grass. Domestic cats also make "nests" out of cardboard boxes and other such things. They do this also by kneading with their claws out, in a manner such as to scratch and soften some of the material. This action is different in manner, body language and intent from kneading when they are happy.
Cats can sometimes adopt a blanket and use it like a security blanket. This will include lots of kneading, purring and suckling at the blanket. In some cases, cats have been observed to exhibit sexual movements, not unlike a dog "humping" a human leg, accompanying the kneading and suckling. Kittens who are taken away from their mothers before they are fully weaned may also develop a habit of kneading a human whom they have adopted as a maternal figure, and suckling their ear, eye, nose, toe, hair, shirt, socks or fingers. Cats will also do this to fuzzy stuffed animals, such as teddy bears. Cats mainly do so as kittens, but sometimes the behavior continues into adult life.
Courting
Cats, compared to many other mammals, have a unique courting style. The first step in courtship is the female coming into season, or "heat". Male cats will be able to smell a female cat in heat miles away and will therefore seek her out. Males will fight mercilessly for the right to be the first to mate with the female. After the dominant male has left, the less dominant males will then each mate with the female in turn. It is therefore possible that even if a male cat loses first breeding rights, he can still be the father. This is also the reason that a litter of kittens can have two or sometimes even three fathers.
Vocal calls
Panting
Unlike dogs, panting is an uncommon occurrence in cats. However, some cats can pant after brisk play or in times of stress, such as a car ride. Most commonly, cats will pant in response to environmental changes, such as anxiety, fear, excitement, or heat. However, if panting is excessive or the cat appears in distress, it becomes important to identify the underlying cause, as panting may be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as a nasal blockage, heartworm disease, head trauma, or drug poisoning. In particular, the cat's owner should look for signs of immediate distress such as coughing, difficulty breathing (dyspnea), or blue color to the mucus membranes (cyanosis). Other problems, such as fatigue, weight loss, poor appetite, excessive drinking, vomiting, or diarrhea, may also be present. If the panting appears to be in response to normal events such as exercise, excitement, heat or fear, the owner should remove the stimulation and continue to observe his or her pet. If panting continues, the owner should consult a veterinarian. Pregnant cats often pant when going into labor.
Righting reflex
The righting reflex is the ability for cats to land on their feet with little or no injury. They can do this more easily than other animals due to their flexible spine and floating collar bone. Cats also use vision and/or their vestibular apparatus to help tell which way to turn. They then can stretch themselves out and relax their muscles. Cats do not always land unharmed. They can break bones or die from excessive falls.
Food eating patterns
Cats are obligate carnivores, and can survive without vegetation. Felines in the wild will usually hunt smaller mammals regularly throughout the day to keep themselves nourished. Domestic cats, however, are used to a relaxed lifestyle and, therefore, will eat even smaller amounts, but more regularly. Many cats will find and chew small quantities of long grass but this is not for its nutritional value, it is a purely mechanical function. The eating of grass triggers a regurgitation reflex to help expel indigestible matter, like hairballs and the bones of prey.
Socialization
Kittens are naturally scared of people at first, but if handled and well cared for in the first 16 weeks, they will develop trust in the humans who care for them. To decrease the odds of a cat being unsocial or hostile towards humans, kittens should be socialized at an early age.
It is a challenge to socialize an adult feral cat. Socialized adult feral cats tend to trust only those people they have learned over time can be trusted, and can be very fearful around strangers.
Cats can be extremely friendly companions. The strength of the cat-human bond is mainly correlated with how much consideration is given to the cat's feelings by his human companion. The formula for a successful relationship thus has much in common with human to human relationships.
Some people regard cats as sneaky, shy, or aloof animals. Cats have an inherent distrust for predator species such as humans, and often seek to minimize any contact with people they do not perceive as trustworthy. Feline shyness and aggression around people with cat social skills is often a result of lack of socialization, abuse or neglect. Cats relate to humans differently than more social animals, enjoying some time on their own each day as well as time with humans.
Cats have a strong 'escape' instinct. Attempts to corner, capture or herd a cat can thus provoke powerful fear-based escape behavior. Socialization greatly reduces the number of humans that a cat will respond to in this way. Socialization is a process of learning that many humans can be trusted.
There is a widespread belief that relationships between dogs and cats are problematic. However, both species can develop amicable relationships by reading each others' body language correctly. The animals can better read each others' language when they first encountered each other at a young age, due to the fact that they are learning to communicate simultaneously. The order of adoption may also cause significant differences in their relationship. Sometimes, the dog may be simply looking to play with the cat while the cat may take the approach a lot more seriously and lash out with its sharp claws, causing painful injury. Such an incident may cause an irreversible animosity between the cat and dog.
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