I have a 9 week old kitten and a 1 year old cat. At first they didn't like each other, now the kitten has started to put the cat in a "head-lock" and lick the insides and outsides of her ears!
2006-06-14 14:40:32 · 17 answers · asked by champs444 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
The reason that cats on friendly terms with each other lick the ears and head is just mutual grooming. They can't do it them self except by licking their paw and rubbing it across their head and ears. Mutual grooming is a way cats show affection, friendship and respect to each other.
2006-06-14 15:20:09 · answer #1 · answered by Cymalon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats lick each others ears esp if they are around each other because it is very hard for a cat to clean its own ears and cats ears start to smell if they are not cleaned so another cat will sometimes lick each others ears.
2006-06-14 14:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by Magan<3Way 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
WEll the reason why they lick each others ears is because the mother cat had tought them how to clean themselves. I found out from my vet. If u need to ask me any more questions u may email me at kathyd35@sbcglobal.net.
2006-06-14 15:19:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
either it's some crazy way of trying to be dominant or the kitten is just cleaning the cat's ears.
2006-06-14 14:45:02 · answer #4 · answered by Bball_Fanatic! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you never licked inside of someone's ear or had them do so to you? :^)
2006-06-14 14:42:42 · answer #5 · answered by fly_your_flag_high 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they must be good friends. but you are right, the dog is showing dominance. I wouldn't worry about it. (oh and just wondering, Luna Lovegood?)
2016-03-27 04:11:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is there where of showing affection for each other my cats do it all the time it is nothing to worry about
2006-06-14 14:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by stone_crystal@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is perfectly common they will lick themselves and also other cats...
2006-06-14 14:44:40 · answer #8 · answered by "Olivia Loves Raoul" 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You know what--my dogs do that too...maybe secret telling
2006-06-14 14:43:52 · answer #9 · answered by evasive_eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an interesting question
2016-09-20 00:25:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋