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[–] 8 points 10 months ago (1 child)

Mine sleeps with me but will randomly start clawing at my neck while purring in the middle of night.

I think she thinks that's "petting."

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  • [–] 8 points 10 months ago

    That's kneading. Kittens will knead at their mother's stomach while nursing, and adult cats usually continue the behavior to a lesser or greater degree. Some do it subtly and gently, and others are made of knives.

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