Cats kneading on you

This is one of those things that I love so much! It's like cute and quality time for me. A lot of time mine will do this when just trying to get comfortable on the couch or whatever, and I just love to watch it. I really always have. Sometimes I just can't help but petting them when they do this, and then I feel bad because they finally look so cute and comfy about to take a nap and here I come along and wake them up.

I'm not sure what it means, but I definitely love it when they do it.

I think it is a sign of their kitten days. I've had cats do that to me. My current cat is not a kneader though. He often
sits by me but in terms of kneading, it never really happens.
My other cats have been kneaders however. It is really cute when they do that but when they stick their claws out watch out.

I think is has a lot to do with when they were kittens and content as they kneading their mother while feeding. I have a friend who calls it "foofing"; the name she gave it has stuck in my head for over 25 years. I'm sure you notice, most times the "foof" is accompanied by purring; I'm sure it is a sign of a happy, well adjusted contented cat.

hi there punkgurl73
yes my cat does it when he wants food he climbs on me it hurts like anything my cats don't go on me except one i think that they love us when they do that take care and happy postings

It's a sign that your cat thinks you its mother! Apparently they did that to their mother cat as kitten to encourage her to express milk for them to feed on. My parter always refers to my cat as 'bedding down' when she kneads him/me or whateer she is about to sleep on.

i think my cat finds this comforting as they do this before they settle to go to sleep on me or there bad

Cats knead (and purr) when they are feeling secure and contented. You will also notice that when they are kneading that their tail is moving about slowly. Purring, however, does not always mean contentment. A cat will also purr loudly when ill or upset. But the kneading is indicative of satisfaction with life. lol

From what I've heard, kitten knead to their mothers as a sign that they want milk. Later when they reach adulthood, the cats associate kneading with that same feeling of want and comfort.

Both of my cats do that whenever they settle down in my lap. For the most part I wouldn't mind it, except for the fact that they have very sharp claws! lol

Yes I love this! I have three cats and only one of them kneads. Lucky loves to knead on my arm and she is purring the whole time. She will only knead on my bare arm. Sometimes she will just lick my arm and her front legs are marching up and down! My middle cat, TJ, does this too. He loves to march when he's being petted ... he also purrs very loudly at the same time. He also "air kneads" ... his toes are stretched in mid air when he's picked up and he looks as if he's kneading! My oldest cat Teddy, does not knead at all!

I do not have a cat. But I usuasually drop on my neighbour to say hi to their cute cat. I like the cats those will knead their paws on me, cause it makes me feel that I am very important to her and also very warm in my heart.