How To Get A Cat To Stop Kneading  - Tips And Tricks

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How To Get A Cat To Stop Kneading?

It’s going to be difficult to completely stop your cat from kneading, instead, a better option is to keep your cat’s nails trimmed and redirect the behavior.

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Why Do Cats Knead?

That’s because cats knead on their mother in order to release milk which means that kneading immediately gets a ton of important positive reinforcement.

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Marking Their Territory

While there are certainly other ways for cats to mark their space, like cheek marking and scratching, some cats seem to prefer kneading.

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Don’t Punish

When it comes to stopping our cats from kneading, punishment shouldn’t be on the list of options. It’s generally ineffective and downright confusing for our cats.

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Declawing Isn’t Even A Choice

Not only is the actual procedure painful, but it can also have long-lasting negative impacts including pain, arthritis, and changes in behavior.