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Can kneading be a sign of pain or unhappiness?
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I have a cat with a tumor. She has
gone downhill quite a bit. I'm now having to decide what to do. One of the things that is throwing me off is how she sometimes briefly kneads me. It might only be just once or twice that she does it, usually when she sits on my lap. I don't know what to make of that. Could she be in pain or discomfort and still knead me as a sign of affection? I just don't know what it means. I don't know if she wants me to continue letting her fight this tumor or if she's ready to go. If I knew what kneading means exactly, it would help my decision. Just like with purring, the fact that she's purring doesn't necessarily mean she's happy, she could be in pain. Does kneading work the same way? |
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Can kneading be a sign of pain or unhappiness?
Lenny J. wrote:
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I have a cat with a tumor. She has gone downhill quite a bit. I'm now having to decide what to do. One of the things that is throwing me off is how she sometimes briefly kneads me. It might only be just once or twice that she does it, usually when she sits on my lap. I don't know what to make of that. Could she be in pain or discomfort and still knead me as a sign of affection? I just don't know what it means. I don't know if she wants me to continue letting her fight this tumor or if she's ready to go. If I knew what kneading means exactly, it would help my decision. Just like with purring, the fact that she's purring doesn't necessarily mean she's happy, she could be in pain. Does kneading work the same way? IMHO She loves being with you. MLB |
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Can kneading be a sign of pain or unhappiness?
Suddenly, without warning, Lenny J. exclaimed (6/22/2010 3:06 PM):
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I have a cat with a tumor. She has gone downhill quite a bit. I'm now having to decide what to do. One of the things that is throwing me off is how she sometimes briefly kneads me. It might only be just once or twice that she does it, usually when she sits on my lap. I don't know what to make of that. Could she be in pain or discomfort and still knead me as a sign of affection? I just don't know what it means. I don't know if she wants me to continue letting her fight this tumor or if she's ready to go. If I knew what kneading means exactly, it would help my decision. Just like with purring, the fact that she's purring doesn't necessarily mean she's happy, she could be in pain. Does kneading work the same way? If she's kneading where she didn't before, she may be needing a bit more reassurance. It could mean she's not feeling well, or it could mean she's trying to comfort *you*. jmc |
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Can kneading be a sign of pain or unhappiness?
"Lenny J." wrote in message ... As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I have a cat with a tumor. She has gone downhill quite a bit. I'm now having to decide what to do. One of the things that is throwing me off is how she sometimes briefly kneads me. It might only be just once or twice that she does it, usually when she sits on my lap. I don't know what to make of that. Could she be in pain or discomfort and still knead me as a sign of affection? She is comforting herself with something that she did in kittenhood to her mother. |
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Can kneading be a sign of pain or unhappiness?
"jmc" wrote If she's kneading where she didn't before, she may be needing a bit more reassurance. It could mean she's not feeling well, or it could mean she's trying to comfort *you*. Yes indeed. |
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Can kneading be a sign of pain or unhappiness?
If she's kneading where she didn't before, she may be needing a bit more reassurance. *It could mean she's not feeling well, or it could mean she's trying to comfort *you*. I agree. Hugs to you. She'll tell you when the time is near. |
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Can kneading be a sign of pain or unhappiness?
"Lenny J." wrote in message
... As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I have a cat with a tumor. She has gone downhill quite a bit. I'm now having to decide what to do. One of the things that is throwing me off is how she sometimes briefly kneads me. It might only be just once or twice that she does it, usually when she sits on my lap. I don't know what to make of that. Could she be in pain or discomfort and still knead me as a sign of affection? I just don't know what it means. I don't know if she wants me to continue letting her fight this tumor or if she's ready to go. If I knew what kneading means exactly, it would help my decision. Just like with purring, the fact that she's purring doesn't necessarily mean she's happy, she could be in pain. Does kneading work the same way? I know exactly what you're talking about and I've asked the same question. I think like others that she is trying to comfort herself. It could be pain or just generally not feeling well. A poster here long ago posted a long list of things to tell you it's time for them to go. Lyn. She's posted here recently, but not often. She basically said to list the things that used to make your cat happy and content, and when the list gets down to one or zero, it might be time. I wish I could quote it directly but I can't find it. |
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Can kneading be a sign of pain or unhappiness?
Cheryl wrote:
"Lenny J." wrote in message ... As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I have a cat with a tumor. She has gone downhill quite a bit. I'm now having to decide what to do. One of the things that is throwing me off is how she sometimes briefly kneads me. It might only be just once or twice that she does it, usually when she sits on my lap. I don't know what to make of that. Could she be in pain or discomfort and still knead me as a sign of affection? I just don't know what it means. I don't know if she wants me to continue letting her fight this tumor or if she's ready to go. If I knew what kneading means exactly, it would help my decision. Just like with purring, the fact that she's purring doesn't necessarily mean she's happy, she could be in pain. Does kneading work the same way? I know exactly what you're talking about and I've asked the same question. I think like others that she is trying to comfort herself. It could be pain or just generally not feeling well. A poster here long ago posted a long list of things to tell you it's time for them to go. Lyn. She's posted here recently, but not often. She basically said to list the things that used to make your cat happy and content, and when the list gets down to one or zero, it might be time. I wish I could quote it directly but I can't find it. ================ I'd like to bet that Mark finds it. Hope so, as I would like to read it too. Best wishes. MLB |
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