But the blanket was not mine for long. My cat, Bee, soon claimed it as her own. She cuddles with this thing day and night, taking long cat naps and purring loudly as she kneads her paws against the plush fabric, making “biscuits.”
Making “biscuits,” when cats knead their paws and claws in a manner similar to kneading dough, actually signifies that your cat is content and relaxed, according to the American Animal Hospital Association. So, watching Bee knead away on her beloved blanket, purring louder than any petting or scratching session we’ve shared, warmed my heart and caught my attention.
At first, I thought Bee was simply a regular biscuit maker. But I’ve tried to coax her into the total relaxation engendered by this Target blanket using other soft polyester blankets I own, and her preference is clear. While she will sometimes settle down on other options to rest on my lap, her blissful kneading is reserved for her all-time favorite cozy: the Target throw.
Then, as I was scrolling on TikTok the other day, I saw an influencer rave about a plush throw from Target that her cat absolutely loves making biscuits on. Lo and behold: It was the same blanket!
This validation prompted me to peruse Target reviews for the item, and unsurprisingly, reviewers’ cats love this thing, too — especially kneading their little paws on it. It seems the Internet has declared: This is THE blanket of choice for cats. And not so bad for owners, either, given that this super-soft find runs only $15.
While some reviewers say it sheds and pills, I actually haven’t experienced this at all (I wash it on delicate, dry it on low for 10 minutes and it’s good as new). The only pilling I’ve noticed is from my cat’s claws marking up and snagging the fabric from all the biscuit-making — but after all, it is her blanket, and kneading her expression of joy.
This cat-beloved blanket comes in eight colors, including neutrals and brights. Reviewers especially like the clay hue, and if I didn’t already have the green, I’d probably go for this elegant taupe.
Grab one from Target while they’re still in stock, and read on for what cat-owning reviewers have to say:
