猫が足をこねるのは、このためです（「ビスケットを作るため！」）

猫が足をこねるのは、このためです（「ビスケットを作るため！」）

Hi friends. You know that thing cats do where they push their paws in and out like they’re kneading dough? Yeah, that little motion that looks like they’re working in a bakery shift. Well, this is why cats make biscuits. Chip does this constantly. He’ll find the softest blanket in the house, plop down like he owns it, and then start kneading with full concentration. This root beer colored tailless makes boy makes his biscuit making duties. He takes it very seriously. And once he starts, good luck getting him to stop. But why do cats make biscuits? Well, it actually goes back to kittenhood. When kittens nurse with their mama, they instinctively need their mommy’s belly to help make the milk flow. It’s one of their very first comforting behaviors, and it actually sticks with them into adulthood. Studies show that around 85% of adult cats actually continue some form of this needing behavior even long after it’s been weaned. It’s almost like this built-in I feel safe right now button. But it’s not just about comfort. Cats also have scent glands in their paws. So every time that they push in, they’re actually leaving behind their scent. It’s their subtle way of saying this feels like home. Now, researchers believe that this kind of scent marking behavior actually helps reduce stress and builds familiarity in their environment, especially for your indoor cats. So, when Chip is kneading my lap, he’s actually basically saying, “You’re mine.” But in the nicest possible way. And here’s something I didn’t realize until I looked it up. About 60% of cats tend to need right before laying down or napping. It’s thought to be an instinct that goes back to wild cats. They’d pat down the grass or leaves before sleeping to actually make it softer and safer. So, even though Chip has never had to survive outdoors a day in his life, apparently his wild ancestors passed down the bedtime routine. Now, some cats even drool or go into like a trance mode, as I like to call it, while they make biscuits. They go into what I call this biscuit trance. And Chip, he does this. He purr his little teeny tiny motor. He’s not as loud as Biscuit, but he looks really unbothered and almost like stares forward into nothingness. Now, it’s really cute until his claws do start coming out. And if he’s kneading on me, well, it’s not as comfortable. His claws can be sharp. So, yeah, this is why cats make biscuits. It’s part instinct, part comfort, and part communication. And honestly, I think it’s one of the cutest little windows into how cats show their love and their trust with us. Now, next time that your cat starts making biscuits on you, don’t move and don’t move them. Just let the bakery open because that is your cat saying, “I feel safe. I feel happy.” And really, that’s the best review that you can get. So, with that in mind, I want to know who is the head baker in your house. Tell me in the comments because Chip, well, his bakery is open daily. No reservations. And the service, well, it is hit or miss depending on the number of bongos that he has had that day.

This is why cats make biscuits and this is why cats knead their paws!

Chip The Manx returns with another cat facts video to help you learn more about cats while sharing our love of Chip!