Whenever the kitten purrs on the owner's body, it seems to be walking on a soft cloud, which makes people feel warm and happy. Although this maternal instinct may seem simple, it contains many interesting and profound connotations. From a professional point of view, we will analyze the reasons behind this phenomenon in depth.
1. Instinct in the process of development:
1.Mimicking the mother's feeding behavior: Kittens often mimic a series of behaviors when they are in the mother's arms, including stepping on the milk. This is an instinctive behavior that is designed to simulate the action of stepping on milk in the breast area of the mother to promote milk production.
2.Feeding behavior and satisfaction: The action of stepping on the milk is related to the feeding behavior of the kitten when it is eating in the mother's arms. At this stage, the kitten feels the warm and safe environment in the mother's arms by stepping on the milk, thus forming a sense of satisfaction for this behavior.
2. Build a sense of security and intimacy
1.Dependent behaviour that builds a sense of security: Trampling is a dependent behaviour for kittens that builds a sense of security. When faced with an unfamiliar or stressful situation, stepping on the milk can help the kitten relieve tension and gain a sense of reassurance.
2.Embodiment of intimacy: The act of stepping on milk is also a way for kittens to express intimate feelings. When a kitten chooses to step on its owner, it shows that it has developed a sense of intimacy with the owner and sees the owner as a person who can provide security and warmth.
3. Emotional release and pleasant experience
1.Expression and release of emotions: The act of stepping on milk can also be interpreted as a way for kittens to release their emotions. This may include the expression of positive emotions such as pleasure, contentment, relaxation, etc., which allows the kitten to express its inner feelings in this way.
2.Physiological pleasure experience: The act of stepping on milk also involves a physiological pleasure experience. In the process of stepping on milk, the kitten releases some pleasure-related brain chemicals through movement and tactile stimulation, making it gain a sense of pleasure in its behavior.
Fourth, the gradual growth process:
1.Gradual reduction during growth: As kittens grow, stomping behavior usually decreases as they gradually become able to feed independently and gradually shed their dependence on the mother cat as they grow.
2.Retention in specific situations: However, even in adulthood, some kittens will still exhibit stomping behaviour when faced with certain situations, feeling uneasy or particularly intimate with their owners, becoming a comforting behaviour that returns to their childhood.
The act of stepping on the milk of the kitten is not only imitating the instinctive behavior of the mother's feeding, but also an act of establishing a sense of security, expressing intimacy and releasing emotions in the owner. Understanding this behavior helps owners better develop a deep emotional bond with their cats. Confused behavior of cats