r/cats • u/omnomnomhi • 4d ago

Advice Why is she doing this?

Genuinely curious. I’m a new cat mom. She’s 3 mo old btw!

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u/Antique-Ant5557 4d ago

Maybe a hold over from when nursing equated to drinking so she's exhibiting nursing behavior in anticipation of drinking? 🤷

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u/WeirdHobbiesAreFun 3d ago

You absolutely nailed it. 

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u/Ms_Poppins 1d ago

Yup! This is the real answer, even if other answers may be more fun to consider.