Cat frantically sucks his paw for comfort

Cat sucks paw for comfort. Screenshot.

Like a child sucking their thumb for comfort, this domestic cat does the same thing except that it appears to be their paw pad. Sometimes when cats suck objects it will be their thumb just like babies. It is akin to wool sucking and human ear lobe sucking. These are behavioral issues brought about by being weaned too early. It is a shame. It is not great to see. Cats do it to calm themselves. It makes them feel better. It is probably a sign of underlying anxiety.

I fostered a tabby cat who was obsessed with sucking my hand or arm. He was a cute and nice cat but this was an unwanted behavioral problem which I think went against him as the adopter relinquished him after quite a short time.

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From @mikancanon: "みかんちゃん　私の傍に来たと思ったら恒例のチュパを始めたよ
ฅ(=✧ω✧=)ฅ🐾
《どアップで失礼します🙏》" #catsofinstagram pic.twitter.com/vfynWJJwxu

— Cats of Instagram (@catsofinstagram) July 31, 2021

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