The kneading action a domestic cat does with it's paws on its 'owners' body. Padrolling is best done with the claws sheathed, otherwise it can be uncomfortable. It is not known why cats padroll humans but it mimics the behaviour the kittens do to express milk from the mother cat when nursing. It is believed that it could be a way of showing affection to the human. Cats often dribble saliva when they padroll.
Tigger the ginger cat was balanced on my knee attempting to padroll and get my attention to feed him.
by DonkeyOaty September 24, 2020