7. Kneading: A Relic From Kittenhood
If you’ve ever experienced your cat kneading, you might have wondered about this peculiar behavior. Kneading is a throwback to a cat’s infancy when they kneaded their mother’s belly to stimulate milk production. Even as adult cats, they continue to knead as a sign of contentment, comfort, and stress relief. It’s an instinctive behavior that reminds them of the secure and nourishing environment they experienced during their early days.
