Yahoo: Why do cats suck on blankets? Vet reveals 6 common reasons (and what you can do about it) Why do cats suck on blankets? It's a question you may find yourself asking if you regularly notice your feline friend sucking away on their bedding โ€” or yours!

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While it may seem odd to us humans, ... Why do cats suck on blankets? Vet reveals 6 common reasons (and what you can do about it) There are a few reasons that cats suck on blankets. One likely reason is that they were weaned from their mother too early, said Mikel Delgado, PhD, a cat behavior researcher at the University of ...

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I have a year-old cat. He sucks on any furry blanket that he finds, thinking it is his mother. Do you think this will stop on its own after a while? If not, how do I help? Your cat sucking on a ...

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Los Angeles Times: My Pet World: Sucking on a blanket is just a comfort thing Question: Our 5-year-old rescued cat nurses on one particular fleece blanket. She puts her mouth on it, sucks and purrs, then kneads. Was she weaned too early? Is this a problem? โ€” J.L. Quinton, Va.

My Pet World: Sucking on a blanket is just a comfort thing