Why do male cats milk knead?

Male cats milk knead可能是因为 instinct, good mood, killing time, heat, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, or other reasons. If the only symptom is the act of milk kneading without any other abnormal physical phenomena, it is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally does not require medication. However, if the milk kneading behavior is abnormal and accompanied by other symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, panting, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the male cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment.

Instinct

When male cats are nursing, they will exhibit milk kneading behavior, which is a movement formed from childhood. They will use their front paws to continuously massage the surroundings of the mother cat's nipples, stimulating the mammary glands to secrete more milk, which is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment.

Good mood

If the male cat is in a good mood, they may exhibit milk kneading behavior to express their emotions and relax their body, which is a normal phenomenon. When the male cat's mood is low, the milk kneading movement will gradually stop.

Killing time

If the owner does not accompany the male cat to play in daily life and there are no other companions, the cat may use the act of milk kneading to kill time, comforting themselves and fulfilling their needs. When this happens, it is recommended that the owner accompany the male cat to play and feed them some snacks.

Heat

If the male cat's body has matured, they may enter a heat cycle, during which they will exhibit screaming and milk kneading behavior. It is recommended that the owner take the male cat to a regular pet hospital for mating to alleviate the physical discomfort.

Cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases

If the cat has cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, they may experience symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing, and rapid breathing. They may also experience previous pain and use milk kneading as a way to alleviate their discomfort. Treatment requires supervision by a doctor and use of hormone-based medication through aerosol inhalation.

If the disease worsens and the above treatment has no significant effect, it is necessary to seek medical treatment promptly, otherwise it may delay the treatment time and affect the recovery of the body.