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Why do cats knead?

Posted by JohnM in Nature on 08. Mar, 2010 | 0 Comments

Many people have wondered why do cats knead and there exist several theories. The most popular theory however, is that it comes from the cats childhood. When a kitten suckles it will actually knead the stomach of it’s mother to make the milk flow more easily. As the kitten grows up the habit of kneading [...]

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Why do cats purr?

Posted by Iwind in Nature on 04. Mar, 2010 | 1 Comment

The most accepted and understood reason is that cats purr when they are happy, relaxing and overall enjoy the situation they are in. That’s why cats often purr when being petted or when eating. However, there are also many other reasons why cats purr that most people do not think about. One of the most [...]