Confused Cat Parent Turns to Feline Corner of the Interwebs for Advice on Cat's Strange Behavior While Kneading (Biscuit Making)

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kalila courban
Apr 16, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

Hey, cat people! Ever heard of the cat-term 'making biscuits'? When a cat makes biscuits, it's kneading with its paws, usually a sign of contentment or relaxation. It's like they're baking imaginary bread right on your lap! It's adorable and shows they're feeling cozy and happy. Just be careful of those little claws—they can be surprisingly sharp! This is a super normal behavior for our feline friends to engage in. But can present itself in various different contexts. 

One concerned cat parent took to the interwebs for advice on her cat's strange behavior once she noticed that her cat would grasp a blanket in his mouth before beginning to knead. This behavior prompted her to to check in with her fellow cat parents, just to make sure that she did not have reason to be concerned. To her delight, folks poured in from every corner of the feline loving section of the world wide web to assure her that this behavior is total normal and nothing to stress over. Enjoy! 

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    Why does my cat hold a blanket in his mouth when he kneads?
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    My cat lately has been holding a blanket in his mouth while purring and kneading. He used to suckle on the blanket but know he is full on holding in his mouth.the third picture is what he used to do. He gets very intense with it as well. He will yowel, growel, and even attack my family if moved when he is kneading with the blanket in his mouth. Does anyone know why?
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    Far_Lab6576 • 6h ago It reminds him of his kittenhood getting milk from mama cat. I've heard cats can do this if taken from mom too early but I have 2 cats that are sisters that I got at the same time ( 8 weeks old) and only one cat does this so who really knows I like to think my other cat just adapted better
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    JeffusCreepus ⚫7h ago When they knead it is because of them being reminded of their mom as a kitten. The actual kneading is how a kitten gets the milk to flow. So I would assume that biting his blanket would be him remembering sucking for milk(that sounds weird, don't mind it), in other words pretending to drink the milk.
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    JustADizzyGirl • 6h ago My Siamese has done it since I brought her home at a very young age. She is now 16ish years old. She "milks" on floor rugs. The vet said that when they aren't weaned properly or are weaned too early, they begin doing this as a comfort action, then as they grow older they just don't stop. Long story short, it's comfy.
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    bombkitty ⚫5h ago
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    lovemypuppo OP .7h Here he is again ☐
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    Firm Tie7629 • 6h ago Here is mine. Staring too!
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    floralmelancholy ⚫6h ago my cat (pictured below) has done this since he was a kitten as well... except instead of holding a blanket in his mouth he sucks on the end of his tail. i just let him do it even though it's kinda weird
    via u/floralmelancholy
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    RobinBaskins • 6h ago My 11 year old male cat also does this and also lost his cat mommy! He and his brother were found in some sort of clearing outside as kittens. I definitely see it as a comfort/coping thing, he will only do this with soft, plush blankets!
    via u/RobinBaskins
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    Feeling Mushroom_241 9h ago My one year old female cat does that too and she will do it for hours.. She never nursed off her mom due to abandonment. She never really picked up suckling on a bottle and was more or less force fed till she was old enough to drink on her own. First time I have seen a kitten that couldn't figure out a bottle.
    via u/Feeling Mushroom_241
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    Fudgeislush ⚫ 6h ago I think I might own your cats evil twin...
    via u/Fudgeislush
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    Rainbow Deep ⚫ 10h ago Because it comforts him and reminds him of sucking mama cat.
    via u/RainbowDeep
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    9_of_Swords • 7h ago He's just suuuuuuuper feeling himself. Avert your gaze and never bring it up with him in conversation.
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    YogurtclosetAny1823 .7h ago Look a like my little dude lol
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