Do you ever see your cat shifting his front paws back and forth just before settling down for a nap? Have you heard some cat lovers talk about their feline friends “making biscuits” or “kneading dough ...

Humans love it when cats knead because the cute motion makes it look like cats are hard at work on a bakery assembly line.

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You have probably wondered about your cat’s intriguing practice of kneading, or “making biscuits,” on a soft blanket. Why do they do this? Are they trying to find a comfortable spot to rest? Are they ...

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