Living with a cat is so humbling. Cats want what they want when they want it, and when they don’t want it, they’ll certainly let you know.
Take, for instance, this adorable cat, Flor, who just wants to make kitty biscuits on her dad’s stomach in silence. He starts yapping, and Flor softly but firmly shuts it down.
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Kitty Believes Silence Is Golden
“Just trying to make small talk with the massage therapist,” the caption reads, but every time dad starts talking, the cat puts a little paw over his mouth and lets out a little “meow” as if to say, “Now is not the time.”
Even when Dad tries to praise Flor for her internet fame, she does not want to hear it.
“Flor, did you know that millions of people have seen you and they,” but that’s all he gets out before Flor puts her little paw up and hushes all that talking.
“No talking during biscuit time!” one commenter says.
“Another prime example of a cat conditioning its pet,” says another.
“She’s pressing the ‘skip ad’ button,” another jokes. “She’s trying to watch the biscuit video.”
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Why Do Cats Knead on You?
Cats kneading “biscuits” is a behavioral trait that goes all the way back to kittenhood. It’s an instinctual movement kittens learn as a way to stimulate milk production and flow in their mother’s belly.
Recreating this technique and movement as an adult reminds full-grown cats of the safety and warmth of their mother during those nursing months. The action actually releases feel-good hormones in the cat’s body.
It also triggers the release of scent glands on their paw pads, helping them mark their territory while laying claim to their favorite humans.
Besides all the scientific hormone stuff, it’s also just a great way to make a bed or surface for lying extra comfy and cozy. It’s like making your bed, but for cats. Back in the days of wild cats, felines would knead the grass and leaves to create the perfect spot to lie down and take a catnap.
All this kneading also stretches the back and arm muscles, so it’s kind of like cat yoga.
If your cat decides to make kitty biscuits on you, let them knead to their heart’s content. It’s a relaxation technique and a way to bond with your furry friend, and it means they love you very much! Just quiet down on the talking if they, like Flor, would rather knead in silence.
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This story was originally published by PawNation on Mar 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.