Does anyone have a cat who pets back?

kls Elite Member @kls Posts: 15,620 Likes: 7,862	Does anyone have a cat who pets back? Sept 1, 2017 19:10:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kls on Sept 1, 2017 19:10:25 GMT My cat does this when I pet her. Sometimes she comes up to me and does it. I don't recall any other cats doing this.
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marianne48 Senior Member @marianne48 Posts: 9,493 Likes: 6,110	Does anyone have a cat who pets back? Sept 1, 2017 20:20:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by marianne48 on Sept 1, 2017 20:20:50 GMT Do you look like a scratching post? Maybe your cat needs glasses.
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Catman Exalted Member Koalas are that rare mix of cuter than a kitten and meaner than a junkyard dog. @catman56 Posts: 64,200 Likes: 44,761	Does anyone have a cat who pets back? Sept 1, 2017 22:35:45 GMT mszanadu likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Catman on Sept 1, 2017 22:35:45 GMT Both Xander and Andrew do.
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Does anyone have a cat who pets back? Sept 1, 2017 23:50:13 GMT mszanadu likes this

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Post by MCDemuth on Sept 1, 2017 23:50:13 GMT

kls ...

Why Does My Cat Massage Me With His Front Paws?

You're stretched out on the couch watching television when your kitty jumps on you and begins to make biscuits. Translation: "Making biscuits" is that funny kneading or massaging motion cats sometimes do with their front paws on their human, and it's an instinctive trait with several explanations.

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Massaging is an instinctive behavior practiced by many cats throughout their lives, but usually begins in kittens shortly after birth.

This trance-like motion is often called "making biscuits" because it resembles a baker kneading dough. Kitties use their front paws to knead soft or pliable surfaces, including humans and other cats or kittens. Some cats retract their claws, while others extend them as they knead. Many purr with eyes closed, and some even drool.

pets.thenest.com/cat-massage-his-front-paws-12945.html

Why Do Cats Knead?

Reason #2. Love Hurts

If your cat is curled up and kneading your lap while you’re petting him, he’s returning the affection and telling you he loves you right back. Unfortunately, this can be quite painful, since the happier he is, the harder he’ll dig in with his sharp nails. Try placing a thick, soft barrier between the cat and your lap, or gently place him on his back and pet his belly if it gets too intense. However, do not punish your cat for this behavior -- he doesn't relaize it hurts. To better ensure the comfort of both you and your cat, make a habit of keeping his nails trimmed, or invest in nail guards to cover your cat's nails.

Whatever reason your cat kneads, the one thing all these ideas have in common is that kneading is natural, instinctual, and common cat behavior.

www.petmd.com/cat/behavior/evr_ct_why_do_cats_knead
www.petmd.com/cat/behavior/evr_ct_why_do_cats_knead?page=2

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Does anyone have a cat who pets back? Sept 1, 2017 23:59:52 GMT

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Post by kls on Sept 1, 2017 23:59:52 GMT

Sept 1, 2017 23:50:13 GMT MCDemuth said:

kls ...

Why Does My Cat Massage Me With His Front Paws?

You're stretched out on the couch watching television when your kitty jumps on you and begins to make biscuits. Translation: "Making biscuits" is that funny kneading or massaging motion cats sometimes do with their front paws on their human, and it's an instinctive trait with several explanations.

Description

Massaging is an instinctive behavior practiced by many cats throughout their lives, but usually begins in kittens shortly after birth.

This trance-like motion is often called "making biscuits" because it resembles a baker kneading dough. Kitties use their front paws to knead soft or pliable surfaces, including humans and other cats or kittens. Some cats retract their claws, while others extend them as they knead. Many purr with eyes closed, and some even drool.

pets.thenest.com/cat-massage-his-front-paws-12945.html

Why Do Cats Knead?

Reason #2. Love Hurts

If your cat is curled up and kneading your lap while you’re petting him, he’s returning the affection and telling you he loves you right back. Unfortunately, this can be quite painful, since the happier he is, the harder he’ll dig in with his sharp nails. Try placing a thick, soft barrier between the cat and your lap, or gently place him on his back and pet his belly if it gets too intense. However, do not punish your cat for this behavior -- he doesn't relaize it hurts. To better ensure the comfort of both you and your cat, make a habit of keeping his nails trimmed, or invest in nail guards to cover your cat's nails.

Whatever reason your cat kneads, the one thing all these ideas have in common is that kneading is natural, instinctual, and common cat behavior.

www.petmd.com/cat/behavior/evr_ct_why_do_cats_knead
www.petmd.com/cat/behavior/evr_ct_why_do_cats_knead?page=2

Interesting. My cat was declawed before I adopted her from the shelter so the petting or kneading is much more gentle feeling. It's literally more like just rubbing the paw over the arm (like a person would move their hand over her to pet her).

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Matthew the Swordsman Elite Member @wolfswordsman Posts: 10,995 Likes: 2,346	Does anyone have a cat who pets back? Sept 2, 2017 15:42:41 GMT MCDemuth and mszanadu like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Matthew the Swordsman on Sept 2, 2017 15:42:41 GMT My cat Maybelline likes to rub her head against my hand. I guess it's her way of petting me.
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Post by QueenB on Mar 27, 2018 23:57:26 GMT

Sept 2, 2017 15:42:41 GMT Matthew the Swordsman said:

My cat Maybelline likes to rub her head against my hand. I guess it's her way of petting me.

One of my cats does that too. And she kneads on me.

Does anyone have a cat who pets back?

Post by kls on Sept 1, 2017 19:10:25 GMT

Post by marianne48 on Sept 1, 2017 20:20:50 GMT

Post by Catman on Sept 1, 2017 22:35:45 GMT

Post by MCDemuth on Sept 1, 2017 23:50:13 GMT

Post by kls on Sept 1, 2017 23:59:52 GMT

Post by Matthew the Swordsman on Sept 2, 2017 15:42:41 GMT

Post by QueenB on Mar 27, 2018 23:57:26 GMT