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Your cat is kneading and biting the blankets in the home. In this video from an animal expert, we reveal the four possible reasons why your cat exhibits this behavior and what you can do to fix it. Pay attention and take note. 1. Pica Syndrome Pica is a syndrome that occurs when they bite or ingest non edible substances. The feline's favorite objects for this behavior are cardboard, paper, plastic bags and fabrics such as wool. The breeds most predisposed to this problem are oriental breeds such as the Siamese and Burmese. There are still not enough studies to determine the exact causes that provoke this problem. The most likely cause is that it is a habit that relieves stress and promotes a sense of well being in the cat. This stress or anxiety can be caused by different reasons such as boredom, moving or any other change in the home. It is essential to visit the vet in the event of any change in behavior. Unfortunately, there is no 100% effective solution for Pica syndrome. However, we recommend that you follow a few guidelines. To begin with, take your cat to the vet if it is eating strange things. Although it is not common, it could be a nutritional deficiency and only the vet can perform tests to rule out this possibility. On the other hand, hide the fabrics that your feline prefers. Also, close the bedroom door when you are not home. Finally, encourage your cat to exercise. The more time it is entertained, the less time it will be sucking on the blankets. Also, you should know that very serious cases of pica may require psychoactive medication. 2. Stress and anxiety the cat may simply be kneading the blanket without needing to bite it as a way of relaxing. Cats need objects and ourselves for different reasons. This behavior begins as soon as they are born when kittens stimulate their mother's teats through this instinctive gesture. Kneading their mother's teats provides them with food and therefore well being and tranquility. During adulthood, cats continue to do it when they feel good, when they develop a strong emotional bond with another animal or person to rest better, to mark or to relax if they feel stressed. Therefore, if your cat loves the blanket but does not bite it, you will have to try to find out if it is stressed or if it is a happy animal that simply wants to show it. If it turns out that the animal is stressed or suffers from anxiety, it is essential to find the cause and treat it. Discover five reasons why cats knead in the video on the card. 3. Premature weaning when a kitten is separated from its mother prematurely, it usually develops behaviors such as biting and kneading. The blanket to calm itself down until it falls asleep. This usually disappears over time, although it is completely normal for kneading to continue throughout life. However, it can become an obsession and develop the aforementioned pica syndrome. On the other hand, kittens that have not been weaned prematurely can also develop this behavior. In these cases, they may do it to tidy up their bed or because they feel lonely or bored. If you think it's due to the latter, offer them a variety of toys to prevent them from using this behavior as a way to relieve their stress. 4 Sexual behavior when a cat is reaching sexual maturity, it's completely normal for them to start exploring and engaging in strange behaviors. It's important to sterilize the animal when recommended by the veterinarian to prevent unwanted pregnancies, to prevent them from trying to escape, and also to avoid certain pathologies. Above, we're going to leave you a video in which we explain everything you need to know about castration in cats. On the other hand, adult cats that are not castrated or are castrated may also exhibit this behavior during their heat period or for other reasons. So if you notice that your cat is biting the blanket and getting excited, or seems to be copulating with the blanket, it's possible that they're in heat or that it simply gives them pleasure. Finally, mounting the blanket may be a consequence of stress, with this behavior being an escape route for the animal because sexual behavior has a significant relaxing effect. As you can see, there may be several causes of this behavior. That's why it's essential to observe the animal carefully to find out what might be happening and visit a veterinarian specializing in ethology. Find out more about cat behavior in the playlist we've left for you here. Tell Us do you already know why your cat behaves this way? Until next time, experts.