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 ...

Most people recognise kneading as one of the most familiar behaviours in domestic cats. The rhythmic push and pull of their paws begins in kittenhood and often continues well into adulthood, offering ...

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