{"id":4307,"date":"2025-04-25T10:23:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T13:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/?p=4307"},"modified":"2025-04-24T17:47:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T20:47:13","slug":"por-que-seu-gato-amassa-cobertas-com-as-patinhas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/why-your-cat-kneads-covers-with-its-paws\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does your cat kneads covered with the paws?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello, Gateiros and Gateiras on duty! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you've been watching yourself by watching this mesmerizing scene and wondering what the reason behind this peculiar behavior has come to the right place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reproduction: Freepik<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Unraveling the feline mystery: Why does your cat crush covered?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If there is one thing that enchants me in the world of cats is the complexity behind their seemingly simple behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that this is not a random craze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trip to the past: the maternal instinct in action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most accepted theories to explain the feline \u201ckneading\u201d brings us back to the childhood of our kittens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This behavior is believed to be a reminiscence of this time of safety and nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marking territory with the paws?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another possible explanation for this behavior is related to territory marking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reproduction: Freepik<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Think about it: Cats love rubbing their face on objects and even us, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comfort and warmth: seeking the perfect place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just as we like to snuggle in a soft blanket, cats also enjoy comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine the movement of a person tidying up the pillows before bedtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expressing happiness and satisfaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have you noticed that many cats purr while kneading blankets?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Observing a cat kneading and purring is one of the most adorable scenes and demonstrates how safe and happy they are at that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An instinctive need to knead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some experts believe that the act of kneading can simply be a remaining instinct of their wild ancestors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though it has been domesticated, this instinct may still be present in its DNA, manifesting itself in the behavior of kneading soft surfaces in our homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all cats kneads: Is there any reason?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is important to note that not all cats have this behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as each human has its peculiarities, each cat also has its own crazes and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do when kneading becomes a problem?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time, the act of kneading is a harmless and even adorable behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is the case, some tips can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Keep your cat nails trimmed regularly.<\/strong> This will minimize any potential damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Offer alternatives:<\/strong> Provide soft and specific blankets for him to knead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Redirect the behavior:<\/strong> If your cat begins to knead you, gently put it in the designated blanket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Never scold or scare your cat.<\/strong> Kneading is usually a sign of comfort, and a negative experience can make you anxious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Understanding why our cats do certain things helps us build an even stronger and loving relationship with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The act of kneading blankets is, most of the time, a sweet memory of their childhood and a demonstration that they feel safe and happy in our home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And you, have you caught your feline kneading roll around? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And if you enjoyed unraveling this feline mystery, be sure to share this article with other cat lovers!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Discover the secrets behind the lovely behavior of cats who knead blankets with the paws!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[167],"tags":[168,186,169],"class_list":["post-4307","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-curiosidades","tag-comportamento-felino","tag-curiosidades-felinas","tag-gatos"],"blocksy_meta":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/horatech.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Por-que-seu-gato-amassa-cobertas-com-as-patinhas.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4307","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4307"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4307\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4333,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4307\/revisions\/4333"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}