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Why do my kittens knead and lick blankets for hours? Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

my kittens knead and lick a blanket every night for a long period of time, is that normal?

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Answered By Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Zoological Medicine Specialist

Published on December 1st, 2017

Yes, this sounds like normal behaviors, especially given their young age. While I can’t see them to be sure, your kittens are likely soothing themselves and performing behaviors similar to what they would do while nursing from their mother.

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