What does it mean when a cat steps on milk?

Stepping on milk by a cat mainly refers to physiological expressions, longing for the cat mother, feeling happy, swearing allegiance, and desiring to mate. When a cat suddenly steps on milk, it indicates that the current state is comfortable, satisfied, and peaceful. Some cats will emit purring sounds while stepping on milk to express their happiness. Cats stepping on milk as kittens can get more milk, and they will retain this behavior as adults. When they come into contact with soft blankets or their owner's bellies, they are likely to perform this behavior. It is recommended for owners to regularly trim their cat's nails to avoid accidental injuries when the cat steps on milk on the owner's body.

Physiological Expression

If a kitten shows a "原地踏步" movement while drinking milk, it is essentially stepping on milk, a simple physiological expression. Because when a kitten is young, it must step on the milk to get more milk and stay full.

Longing for the Cat Mother

Many cats leave their mother at a young age. When they occasionally perform this action in daily life, they are imagining themselves still nestled in their mother's embrace, enjoying the warmth of their mother, and satisfying their inner desires.

Feeling Happy

Careful owners will find that cats usually step on milk when they are in a relaxed state, such as when petted, before going to bed, or when touching soft blankets or their owner's bellies. This is because when cats are young, stepping on milk is mainly to get more milk, which makes them feel very secure. Even after weaning, cats still retain the habit of stepping on milk. So when cats are in a happy or comfortable state, they will step on milk, indicating that they are very relaxed. Sometimes they will also emit purring sounds.

Swearing Allegiance

Cats have many scent glands distributed on their paws. When they step on milk, they secrete a unique scent representing themselves. This scent is usually undetectable to us but easily noticed by other cats. Sometimes cats step on milk to mark their territory, warning other cats to stay away and asserting their ownership.

Expression of Desire to Mate

Cats in heat will also exhibit stepping-on-milk behavior, which is a manifestation of their desire to mate.