my cat licks my nack at night when im trying to go to bed.
2006-07-12 07:29:31 · 20 answers · asked by kymberlee 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
i've had 5 cats that have done that and each cat had been seperated from their mother early. cats do it for security. often the cats that do nurse necks, eyes, etc. suffer from anxiety. don't get mad at your kitty it means it loves you and trusts you. so just push her aways gently and pet her.
2006-07-12 09:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They could have been separated from their mommy too early. I have 2 cats that lick ("kiss") me a lot, often in bed because that's when I'm laying still and they can reach me. Both were rescues, one was bottle-raised, and still tries to suckle, and the other was weaned too early. They see me as "mom", and kiss, snuggle, and knead bread just like they've never grown up.
2006-07-12 14:54:18 · answer #2 · answered by Megan S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it has to do with salt but i also think it has something to do with relaxing the cat. My cat will do that at bed time, if i push her away she will just go do it to my husband and after a minute she falls asleep.
2006-07-12 14:36:36 · answer #3 · answered by hottie_n_ms69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They groom the other cats in their family and she's showing that you're a part of her pack. She probably interprets you petting her as licking.
2006-07-12 14:32:25 · answer #4 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kitties just have little quirks -- just like people. Since you're the cat's "people" aka family -- he/she's just doing what comes naturally. The kitty likes to groom before going to sleep, so he/she is grooming you. It's a sign of affection -- just enjoy it. I used to have one that had to "wash my face" every night at bedtime. It was her job and she was insistent that she fulfill her obligation! I hated it at the time, but really miss it now.
2006-07-12 14:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by Shadycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. A grooming behavior
2. For the salt on your skin
2006-07-12 14:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are licking for the taste of the salt that is secreted from our sweat glands.
2006-07-12 14:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by GeneL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either it is the salt on your skin or you need a shower and the cat wants to oblige
2006-07-12 14:33:01 · answer #8 · answered by antiekmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is trying to groom you.
2006-07-12 14:47:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the salt on your skin they like it....
but then my cat likes to lick my hair gel in my hair ????
go figure huh
2006-07-12 14:33:47 · answer #10 · answered by muffett1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋