hello, im new ere, trying to investigate cat behavior as ... i donno why really!

anyway, the cat in question often sits on the bed on his front with his tail out in a straight line and claws with both front feet one then the other, and his tail twitches a bit,

why do they do this??

cats we had back when i was a kid did it to so guessing its pretty normal!


Ralph

Ralph - do you like cats?

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Its a sign of affection. A little like marking the area to say it belongs to him / her.
My cats do it when they sitting on my knee and on the bed too. Nothing to worry about

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It called "kneadling".

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yeah cats a pretty cool, male cat, and is ginger, and called.....

.... ginge!!


ahh well i know theres nothing wrong with him now


Ralph

if you watch a kitten feeding from their mum they knead when they are suckling to help the milk flow, if a cat does this when they are older it is beleived its because they feel as safe and loved as when with their mum he is obviously a very much loved kitty

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Adorable Ragdoll Cats

It is "kneading". older cats do this to get comfortable and when they are content sounds like you have a very happy cat

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Mazpahs Siamese & Orientals

my cats also do this,
usualy when they are on my lap ouch!

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Why dont you post his picture here?

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"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will pee on your computer." --Bruce Graham
There are no rules, rules are only for people who fit inside a box, if you want to think out of the box there is no hope... Life has no Box. (Tony Howells)

i will hunt a pic later as dont have any here (work) in fact i will try an get a pic of him "needing", he puts his tail out stright and his ears back usually!


Ralph