Cat Kneeds On The Floor Before Drinking

Pawing and kneading behaviors although uber cute are very common in the feline world.

Cat kneeds on the floor before drinking. Kneading is sometimes colloquially referred to as making biscuits because the motion resembles a baker kneading dough. Many cats purr while kneading. They also purr mostly when newborn when feeding or when trying to feed on their mother s teat. Gracie has always scratched and clawed on and around the bowl before she drinks.

Because of the action s maternal connection to the mother the behavior may be a communication of affection towards the cat s human companion. In fact your pet is demonstrating an instinct shared even by the big cats and it is a very positive sign that it is feeling at home in your house. Kneading may also be a form of communication between owner and feline. Before or after your kitten or cat eats or drinks it may paw scratch or knead the floor as if it is digging or burying something.

When she was a kitten i had to keep the water and food bowls separated because if the. It took me years to understand why my cat gracie does that. Why cats knead their owners. She makes a mess.

Unfortunately this can be quite painful since the happier he is the harder he ll dig in with his sharp nails. There s nothing wrong with your cat. This is not an unusual behavior. What if your cat likes to knead people namely you.