Why do cats trample us paws?

The habits of seals surprise and touch their owners. Many habits of furry friends are very difficult to interpret correctly. One such example is the moment when a cat jumps onto her knees and begins to touch its paws.

It’s very difficult to understand why cats trample owners with their front paws, especially if a person is guided by various false explanations. In case of misunderstanding of his needs, the cat may even experience stress, as a result of which the animal will become not only helpless, but also vulnerable. But you can also meet such cats that do not stamp their paws at all. This happens in cases where the cat did not breastfeed for some reason, they were transferred to artificial nutrition. For this reason, they no longer need to stomp a cat with its paws in the stomach.

In addition, those cats that had very little when lambing were also not trampled with their front legs, respectively, there was enough milk for them. They also did not have the need to stimulate milk. Cats can trample not only humans, but also various objects that they like and do not pose a threat to them. These actions are in no way connected with the desire to get milk or express your dissatisfaction, but, on the contrary, only with positive moments or even the expression of some love.

Various scientists for a long time observed animals and conducted various experiments. They identified several causes of trampling by the front rather than the hind legs of objects or parts of the human body.

• Milky step. One of the very first and most plausible versions means that almost all cats have this habit in their very early childhood. To get the right amount of milk, the kitten must press on the belly of the mother cat. At this time, he feels calm and believes that he is safe, because the cat will be able to protect him in any case. Subsequently, cats repeat this massage at a subconscious level, that is, they do it instinctively, even as adults. For this reason, pets try to climb to their owner on their knees or stomach and enjoy light stroking their paws. Sometimes you can hear how they purr with pleasure. At this time, they can even lose control of themselves and put into use not only their legs, but also claws. However, do not immediately shout at the cat, just gently pat it on the legs, it will immediately remove them back.

• Identification of love for his master. In the second version, the idea is put forward that a cat can feel for a person who shows affection and care for her the same feelings as for a mother cat. Accordingly, kitty behaves with him in the same way as with mom. Cats can purr very loudly, massage not only the belly or legs of their beloved master, but also the blanket or plaid with which the person takes refuge. Most often, this behavior is observed in those kittens that were taken very early from the cat or were brought from the street.

• Genetic subconscious. There is another interesting version that says that this behavior has been going on for a very long time. That is, ever since the cats were wild animals, and they had to make a place to sleep for themselves. They trampled a bed for themselves in one place, stamping it with their front paws. In addition, a lot of different poisonous insects or even snakes live in nature, which can climb into a cat's bed to rest. Therefore, coming home from the hunt, they always stamped on it with their paws to make sure that there were no uninvited guests. It is for this reason that they trample on their masters or even a blanket, so as not only to please them, but also to sit comfortably and sleep in the prepared place.

• The boundaries of the territory. Some experts put forward such a version as an attempt to thus designate their territory. They claim that certain sweat glands are placed on the paw pads. During stomping, they secrete sweat, which only the same animals can smell and mark their territory. Cats also put their mark on a person, as if warning their relatives that this person is already busy, and they will not allow anyone to touch him.

• Great mood. There is another version that speaks about the sensitivity of cats to mood swings in humans. This means that when he has a bad mood or even depression, the animal can help its owner cope with it. At this time, the cat tries to come closer and cheer up its owner. She licks his hand or begins to massage. At this time, the cat begins to produce many endorphins, hormones of joy. The animal itself enjoys such a procedure, which means it wants to share a wonderful mood with its owner.

• Stress relief. You can often notice how the animal begins to crumple a soft chair, sofa or bed, but it does not purr. This happens more in such cases when the cat was offended by something - either they did not let him sleep, or they screamed loudly, or they did not give their favorite treats. In this way, the animal tries to get rid of the accumulated stress. After that, it calmly goes to its owner in a good mood.

• Mating season. Treading the paws of many cats marks the beginning of the mating season. This behavior can be both cats and cats.If there is no animal of the opposite sex nearby, then the cat switches its attention to its owner. In addition, she not only drumming her paws and meowing loudly, but in some cases she bites her hand. Do not immediately shout at your pet. If there is no way to immediately find a pair for your ward, you will need to be a little patient, distracting your furry friend.

If you believe the observations of ordinary people, then many cats are very fond of not only purring, but also trampling their owners. Some of them claim that they soothe and treat their owners. According to traditional healers, in this way cats can completely restore the energy balance to their owner.

Very often you can see how the cat lies precisely on the sore spot of its owner and begins to sort out with its paws. Most often, he does this before bedtime. At the same time, he rumbles and even bites a sore spot with his teeth, and sometimes he can even bite his claws. Do not be afraid of this, since, according to the healers, it is a bit like acupuncture and has the same effect.

All people are completely different and one of them likes this procedure, while the other does not. For those who like such a massage, you just need to relax and have fun with your cat or cat. For those who do not like, you need to restrain their emotions a little and not scream at their favorites. Moreover, you do not need to drive them away or beat them, because the animal came to its owner as the closest and dearest person and wants to first of all share a good mood with him.

If the cat also releases its claws during stamping with its paws, then you can simply cut them a little. However, you need to do this very carefully and cut quite a bit to two millimeters. If you can’t do it yourself, you need to contact a specialist. In addition, you can try to gently stroke the legs of the animal. As a result, the cat itself will hide its claws. If you do her stroking every time, then she will get used to it over time and will not let them out at all.

In addition, while the cat begins to release its claws, it needs to be moved to its side, and it will also be forced to hide them. And also at the time of release of the claws, you can somehow distract her attention. It is worth noting that stamping the feet of his master in any case brings both parties more pleasure than trouble. And no matter why the pet does it. The main thing is that he shows his love in this way. Therefore, a person should not be annoyed at his furry friend, let alone shout at him.

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