Why does a cat lick a person: the meaning of such behavior of a pet

11.04.2024 09:02

Surely you have noticed how your cat suddenly starts licking your face.

Why do our furry friends do this? There are several reasons for this behavior.

Feline experts have found that by licking a person’s face, a pet realizes its basic instincts.

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The second part of our material will tell you what instincts we are talking about.

Showing love

By licking your face, your cat is trying to tell you that it has absolute affection for you.

Usually, the whiskered and striped friends show something similar towards their packmates.

Personal territory

Sometimes a cat licks a person to show that you belong only to her.

This kind of action serves as a kind of mark, especially if, in addition to your furry pet, you have another pet in your house.

Interesting game

Typically, at an early age, cats lick each other and then bite each other to play.

Therefore, if your mustachioed-striped friend suddenly replaces the "kiss" with a bite, do not rush to scold him. Most likely, he is just having fun.

Earlier we talked about why a cat rubs its muzzle against everything.

Margarita Sadkovskaya Author: Margarita Sadkovskaya Editor of Internet resources


Content
  1. Showing love
  2. Personal territory
  3. Interesting game