K is for Kneading

Cats love kneading because kneading indicates that they are content, and they love to be content. Kittens knead when they nurse, so it is thought that the kneading indicates they are happy because they are being reminded of the contentment and safety of nursing. Some cats even suckle the surface they are kneading.

Bob's favorite surface is in a lap. And this is what happens when he is in my lap:

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Here are some other #kneading cats on Twitter:

Emily is in a trance #emilythecitykitty #emily #scottishfold #catsofinstagram #kitten #cat #kneading… https://t.co/jD1XWpNFNs
— Emily Zhang-Farhi (@emilycitykitty) April 12, 2015

Video: Knead, knead, knead.♡ (๑´∀`๑) #cat #cats #kneading #cute #kitty http://t.co/zrNp37XdpH
— Karen (@Dinosore) April 13, 2015

Yup. #massage #massagechair #massagetherapy #chairmassage #cat #catstagram #catsofinstagram #kneading… https://t.co/W68MbeLdVy
— Dani Hudon (@DaniTheMii) April 11, 2015