Bob blankie sucking

[Xvettech]

it’s so weird but he sucks on blankies! He kneads them as he sucks 😂

[donna0329]

Bob is simply adorable! 🙂❤️😽

[Xvettech in reply to donna0329]

Thank you

[mrsmike]

I had a cat that did the same thing. Never figured out why.

[Xvettech in reply to mrsmike]

I can’t figure it out either! It’s so weird and funny!

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

😺

[Xvettech]

🙂

[lbenmaor]

😀Leslie

[Xvettech in reply to lbenmaor]

🙂

[Humbrd]

Me too, had a cat that would do that too.

[Xvettech in reply to Humbrd]

Really? That is so weird! I can’t figure out why they do it!

[Humbrd in reply to Xvettech]

I don't know why either. I think mine was soothing herself.

[Xvettech in reply to Humbrd]

Awe! ❤️

[CatsandCars]

He's reliving nursing from his mom, not unlike a child sucking their thumb.

[Xvettech in reply to CatsandCars]

Does that mean he was taken away too young? That’s what I feared for him in the begnnning but a few years later and he hasn’t grown out of it

[CatsandCars in reply to Xvettech]

I've heard that, but I don't agree. It's so normal for cats to knead with their paws, this just takes it a little further. And I've had cats that were orphaned at a really young age, bottle babies, who didn't do the blanket sucking thing. Maybe thumb sucking wasn't the best analogy since kids do grow out of it, but I wouldn't expect a cat to. Anyway, I wouldn't worry about him being traumatized.

[Xvettech in reply to CatsandCars]

O thank you! I was going to feel bad for him if him being traumatized is why he does it!

[Biggums in reply to CatsandCars]

The kneading is normal. Even big cats do it. The sucking not so much. Perhaps they were not allowed to not walk away from the teat.

[Xvettech in reply to Biggums]

Awe my poor baby! I love him so much!

[Biggums in reply to Xvettech]

Keep loving him. He'll be fine. Enjoy him. Cats have their own personality and are selective who they love.

[Xvettech in reply to Biggums]

I will always love him! He really is awesome and makes my life more bearable! Because like I have to do it for him! Keeps me going

[bulldogman]

Reverting back to his kitten hood Mine does something similar.

[Xvettech in reply to bulldogman]

Well, they are weird. lol!

[Biggums]

Greetings Xvettech. Only thing I can figure is this is the warm happy place they have when they are on mom's teat and were sleeping and eating.

[Xvettech in reply to Biggums]

Thank you

[Hotwireshoney2656]

Mine does that too. Someone told me it's because they were weaned off mom to soon

[Xvettech in reply to Hotwireshoney2656]

Oooo. Poor baby! I hope me spoiling him makes up for it. Lol

[grammyshay]

Our Bill does the same! We rescued him at 4-5 weeks old. He is now 2 years old. He will only do it with one certain blanket. And only when hubby is covered up with it.

[Xvettech in reply to grammyshay]

ROFL! This was as soon as my hubby left. He took advantage of it!

[Neworleanslady]

beautiful markings

[Xvettech in reply to Neworleanslady]

Thank you!

[kdali]

It's called wool sucking syndrome and can happen if cats are weaned too early. It can be destructive, and I had a kitty that had a bad case of it.

Bob is beautiful!

[Xvettech in reply to kdali]

Thank you! Poor weird babies!

[mrsmike9]

I wonder if he was taken away from from his mom before he was ready???

[Xvettech in reply to mrsmike9]

He was the runt and whoever was going to get him pulled out at the last minute. (Supposedly). Now he has a very loving and caring Mom. lol

[Amore55]

All I know is that Bob is probably the most beautiful cat I have ever seen!

[Xvettech in reply to Amore55]

Thank you! He has an awesome “personality” too. I wish you all could meet him! He is so sweet and loving! I never experienced a cat like him before!

[Amore55 in reply to Xvettech]

If you don’t mind, I would like to screen shot the picture of Bob to show my kids. They love cats and dogs as much as I do!

[Xvettech in reply to Amore55]

No I don’t mind! It’s quite alright to do so!

If you need/want more picture my phone is full of them! lol. He’s my muse ❤️

[Amore55 in reply to Xvettech]

I showed his picture to my kids and grandkids and they agree with me! We have all voted him as the most beautiful cat in the world, with no offense given to other cats! 🐱

[Xvettech in reply to Amore55]

That’s so awesome! Thank you! I’m happy he brought a smile to everyone

[Blanketttime1]

it's memories from babyhood nursing. your cat is gorgeous!!

[Xvettech in reply to Blanketttime1]

Thank you!

[twooldcrows]

have had kittens do this ,i figured they miss their mommy ...

[Xvettech in reply to twooldcrows]

That’s what I thought! But to still act that way when he gets older throws me for a loop!

I can understand missing their mommy cause 22 years later and I still miss mine! Bad

[Amore55 in reply to Xvettech]

I totally understand how you feel. My mom has been gone 8 years now and I still think about calling her sometimes. I don’t think I will ever stop missing her. She was my best friend. Thankfully I dream about her all the time.

[Xvettech in reply to Amore55]

That’s so awesome!(your dreams). I’m sorry for your loss!

[twooldcrows in reply to Xvettech]

poor baby ..

[Xvettech in reply to twooldcrows]

I know right!

[GreatDanekids]

I did animal rescue for 15 years and fostered most of the bottle babies that were orphaned. It is not common, but also not unusual for kittens that are orphaned or bottle fed to suck on blankets or pillows with tassels. I like the thumb sucking analogy as it does seem to comfort them.

[Xvettech in reply to GreatDanekids]

Thank you! My poor baby! He now has a mommy who loves him and babies him probably too much. lol! I do wish all he needed was my coddling! But maybe that’s not all he needs! lol. In the human world it would be enough but not the animal world. lol

[GreatDanekids in reply to Xvettech]

He’s very lucky to have you for his Mom 💕

[Xvettech in reply to GreatDanekids]

Thank you!

[mhepler531]

My cousin’s cat would lay on her chest and suck on her shirt in the shoulder area. He would also knead some. Vet told her it was showing trust and affection.

[Xvettech in reply to mhepler531]

Awe! 🙂

[RomCom87]

😍too cute.

[Xvettech in reply to RomCom87]

Thank you!