i want a SCIENTIFIC answer, is it cause of the salt on your body? or is she really trying to kiss you? is it saying that shes part of your family? i wanna know!
2006-10-01 10:16:38 · 12 answers · asked by sirmarvinmartian69 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
its most likely the salt in your body but she might be showing affection
2006-10-01 10:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by hamsterluver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reasons why your cat might lick you can vary...
Sometimes cats will lick you as they think they are helping to groom you, especially if they see you as a member of their family.
Licking can also be an obsessive compulsive symptom. But that is only in severe cases of licking. Such as ALL THE TIME. EVERYTHING. NON STOP. So I would disregard this option unless you think your cat has a problem.
Other times, it's because of the salt on your skin. Especially if you've just come home from a sweaty workout as sweating excretes more salt.
2006-10-01 17:31:33 · answer #2 · answered by TaMaRsBaR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Licking serves several purposes with cats, but in my experience, when a cat licks a person, it's affection-seeking behavior. I have 3 cats, one of which comes up and licks me (sometimes on the elbow if I'm on the computer!) whenever she thinks I'm paying too much attention to other things and not enough to her. She's learned that I will usually stop and pet, play, cuddle, etc. with her when she let's me know she's "needy" this way. Cats show affection in many different ways, but oral behaviors (licking, biting) are triggered by instincts dealing with kittenhood (and dependency) and/or sexual behavior (they bite when mating). As long as the behavior is not repulsive to you, I'd go with it. If it is, you can gently modify their behavior into other avenues. There are lots of good cat training/behavior modification books out there. In the meantime, rest in the knowledge that your cat is being friendly and seeking your attention!
2006-10-01 17:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly I think it's a grooming thing, cats that are close often groom each other, why shouldn't they groom the humans too? lol
Part of the time, I'm sure there is something on your skin that they can taste, and they either like it, or they are trying to rid you of it.
Also, they sometimes love to show you they care, love, and try to be affectionate by grooming your hands or rubbing up against your legs.
Eitherway, I love their sandpaper tounge hehe.
2006-10-01 17:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by NO♥NAME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are grooming you. In their eyes you are part of their family. Nothing to do with salt or kissing. They love you. Think of someone brushing their child's hair. It's comforting & relaxing to both.
2006-10-01 17:22:06 · answer #5 · answered by ebonyruffles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Vet here just an old man ... but the reason is yes the salt... But remember your cat is very confident with you and at ease or it would not do this good job.....
2006-10-01 17:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by kvn_klng 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i kant giv u a scientific answer but good question
2006-10-01 17:18:45 · answer #7 · answered by skittles5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're sizing you up for the kill! All cats are carnivores!
2006-10-01 17:25:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they like you
2006-10-01 17:22:46 · answer #9 · answered by beautybear3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she likes you
2006-10-01 17:22:07 · answer #10 · answered by ♥beautyfly♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋