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Why does the cat bite the quilt and step back and forth?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. William Taylor
Cats bite the quilt and step back and forth because the quilt is relatively soft, so this behavior of stepping on milk is normal. And this behavior is also the nature of cats. When they are young, cats can get more milk by stepping on the milk. It is a happy thing for the kitten to drink milk. When the cat grows up, although it no longer needs to drink milk, the cat encounters problems. When you like and feel happy, you still can't help but step on the breast. At this time, the owner can scratch the cat's chin and touch its head, which can enhance the relationship between the cat and the owner.

1. Cats biting the quilt and stepping back and forth are the movements when they were sucking milk next to the female cat when they were young. The cat uses its mouth to suck milk and presses its two paws near the breast to squeeze for easy sucking. If the cat continues to behave like this when it grows up, it is the cat's memory of the happiness and comfort it felt during the sucking process when it was a child. Moreover, the cat's action of stepping on the milk is generally a sign of good mood, usually when the cat is happy. phenomenon, and recalled the happy times when I was a child.

2. In addition to quilts, cats will also bite and step back and forth on other soft things, such as towels, cushions, blankets, etc. This is a natural reflex, which can also be said to be a basic skill developed for survival. It is a normal phenomenon, so the owner does not need to worry too much.

3. When a cat behaves like stepping on milk, it is recommended that the owner should not interrupt the cat, because for them, stepping on milk is a very pleasant thing. At the same time, the owner can also take this opportunity to touch, hug, and be intimate with the cat, feed the cat snacks, play with toys with the cat, etc., which will help improve the relationship between the cat and the owner.