Why does a cat crumple its paws – experts named the reasons for this behavior – UNIAN

Very often you can observe how a cat, sitting in your arms, begins to knead you with its paws, as if kneading dough. This is a curious and very cute habit, but what is behind this behavior?

As veterinarians explain in an article for Bestlifeonline, there is no single reason why cats paw at you, but there are four possible explanations for your cat's behavior.

1. They act instinctively.

This habit appears in kittens since childhood. This is how they stimulate the mother cat's milk production, explains certified animal behaviorist Mikel Delgado, noting that adult cats often continue to do this instinctively.

2. They mark their territory.

Kneading…