Why Do Cats Knead?
7. Mating Signals
You will find countless elaborate displays throughout the animal kingdom that species use to let others know they are ready to mate. While some can be very elaborate indeed, many others are less pronounced. In domestic cats, one sign that a female is ready to breed is that she is kneading more than usual.
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It is not uncommon for female domestic cats to start kneading just before they go into estrus. This can let nearby male cats know that she is ready and that he should make the move. You should remember that you should get female cats spayed if you don’t want them to get pregnant.
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