My 3 year old cat licks furniture..Why?

Answer 1

Hi there.... Cats who have unusual behaviours to lick, chew, bite strange objects are known to have a condition called PICA. Here's more about PICA buy Univ. of California Davis:
http://www.vmth.ucdavis.edu/home/beh/feline_behavior/pica.html

What is Pica?
Pica is the act of eating non-food items. In less serious cases, cats may chew or suck on objects, but not actually swallow them. Common targets include yarn or string, fabric, wool, phone or electric cords, and plants. Any object may be a potential target, however.

Why is Pica Dangerous?
Other than its destructive potential, pica can be extremely hazardous to your cat's health if non-food items are consumed. Ingested fabric, string, or other materials can lodge in your cat's stomach or intestine. The blockage prevents the passage of food and may cut off the blood supply to these organs. Both are life-threatening conditions. Cat's that chew on power cords may be electrocuted. Additionally, many common houseplants are toxic to cats; chewing or eating these plants can cause a wide range of symptoms from drooling to death. If your cat has a history of ingesting non-food items and becomes lethargic, vomits, or displays other concerning behavior, take them to your veterinarian immediately.

Why Does My Cat Eat/Chew on Non-food Items?
No one knows exactly why some cats exhibit pica behavior. Because pica has been associated with a variety of diseases including feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus, a veterinarian should examine any cat with pica. A genetic component is also suspected since wool or fabric sucking/chewing is more commonly found in Oriental breeds such as Siamese cats. Although it is normal for cats to eat small amounts of grass, consumption of large amounts of plant material may be an indication of a dietary deficiency or illness. Once medical causes are ruled out, behavioral reasons for pica can include boredom, attention-seeking, attractive odors, hunger, and learned behavior.

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Answer 2

I'm not really sure, but he could be missing something from his diet, especially oils. Since you really don't want him to get his oils from Pledge or lemon oils which could be toxic, try adding some olive oil to his food, or give him a spoon of it once a week. It should also help with the furballs. Next, a can or sardines (in olive oil not tomato sauce) as a treat once a week would also help. He'll get a nice sleek glossy coat.

Answer 3

cat's will lick anything ,but maybe there is a smell or something spilled on it.

Answer 4

SHE LIKES THE TASTE UMM SHE SMELLS SOMETHING ON THEM