Some years ago I was brushing our cat, and she started purring looudly as I came to her chest. I brushed a few times and she clamped down on my hand AND WOULD NOT LET GO. I dropped the brush and she finally opened her jaws and set me free. There were deep punctures so I went to Urgent Care. They sent me to the Hand Doctor and his major concern was that it might have reached the bone. He treated and bandaged it and said to come back the next day. The wound was examined on 2 succesive days and it was determined that it didn’t go to the bone. I just needed to apply some yellow/orange stuff they gave me after washing it, to be repeated for a week. When this cat passed I made sure there would never be another in the house.
ʲᔆ 3 months ago
pause for claws applause
FreihEitner Premium Member 3 months ago
Usually an indication to the human that the next moment is going to involve pain.
angelolady Premium Member 3 months ago
For enthusiastic kneaders, I put a thick towel on my lap.
MeanBob Premium Member 3 months ago
It’s nice to be kneaded, eh?
Me_ 3 months ago
Yep. That’s about right
Doug K 3 months ago
A cat showing its appreciation is not always appreciated.
mholding 3 months ago
ain’t that the truth!!
James Noury Premium Member 3 months ago
They are giving you acupuncture!
Darryl Heine 3 months ago
This wouldn’t happen if Garfield did this to Jon Arbuckle.
santa72404 3 months ago
Just sit back and enjoy (ow ow ow) the Feline Acupuncture session at no charge.
ladykat 3 months ago
Retract the murder mittens, kitty.
Steverino Premium Member 3 months ago
The cat may start kneeding, but purring and drooling are sure signs of contentment.
eolan59 3 months ago
I can deal with that, it’s when they get startled and dash off and their back murder mittens dig in as they leave…that really hurts.
LeftCoastBoomer Premium Member 3 months ago
Some years ago I was brushing our cat, and she started purring looudly as I came to her chest. I brushed a few times and she clamped down on my hand AND WOULD NOT LET GO. I dropped the brush and she finally opened her jaws and set me free. There were deep punctures so I went to Urgent Care. They sent me to the Hand Doctor and his major concern was that it might have reached the bone. He treated and bandaged it and said to come back the next day. The wound was examined on 2 succesive days and it was determined that it didn’t go to the bone. I just needed to apply some yellow/orange stuff they gave me after washing it, to be repeated for a week. When this cat passed I made sure there would never be another in the house.
Frank Burns Eats Worms 3 months ago
The cat extends his gratitude.
Tachyon the Samurai 3 months ago
Happy is as happy does.
wildlandwaters 3 months ago
ah, yes… that’s puuurfect!
cactusbob333 3 months ago
Penalty clause about to be enforced.
mistercatworks 3 months ago
WIth a purr … WITH A PURR.
Retliblady Premium Member 3 months ago
I have one cat who wait for to pull a blanket over my before she jumps up.
scollins256 3 months ago
cat reflexes??
Teto85 Premium Member 3 months ago
I have a towel for that. I got the point years ago and now I don’t. It’s always important to have your towel.
Katzi428 3 months ago
Uh kitty? I’m glad that you’re happy. But you’re turning my leg into a pincushion!
namelocdet 3 months ago
So that’s why they do that. LOL
LeftCoastBoomer Premium Member 3 months ago
I was told that the cat’s motion of kneeding the paws/claws is called “making biscuits”.