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Experts Explain 11 Cat Behaviors and the Reasons Behind Them

3. How Cats Find Comfort

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One of the most fascinating moments in a mother cat’s life is when kittens are born. Pressed up against her mammary glands, the kittens suckle for warmth and sustenance and while drinking her milk. This prompts the mother to produce more so they can keep drinking.

Cats have a natural instinct to knead on soft parts of your body, which is often associated with comfort from their mother. This instinct often stays with cats even after they become fully grown. Cats often do this when they are either content or seeking stress relief.

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