Most everytime I touch my cat like petting or hugging her, she starts to wash her coat. Should I be happy or insulted? What's the meaning of that? Do most all cats do that after human contact? Thank you yahoo. Littabitts
2007-12-19 08:31:21 · 11 answers · asked by litta bitts 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It means she loves you! She's "licking" the taste of you. My cat does it all the time. Cats are very sensitive when it comes to taste and smell, and since you're kitty's owner, she enjoys your scent.
2007-12-19 08:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by manhattanchicka 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are two theories on this behavior. One theory proposes that the cat is getting rid of the human smell. The other is that the cat is furthering the pleasure of his association with you by tasting your scent.
2007-12-19 08:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by jaeon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time they are just trying to get their fur back the way they like it. Like if some one were to rub your head for awhile and mess up your hair you would probably brush it back into place when they were done. Also it can cause little itches that need a little scratch after, so its not unusual.
2007-12-19 08:35:29 · answer #3 · answered by Angelwings 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may desire to coach it that doing particular issues produces a unfavorable result. some human beings spray the cat with a water bottle, and the cat jumps off. Or double sided tape works on issues. whilst the cat jumps up, it quite is going to at last relate leaping on that particular merchandise with something it hates, like sticky tape or water. For counters and tables, some human beings positioned cookie sheets on the sides so whilst the cat jumps on them, they fall. Or they positioned the sheets completely on the table and positioned some water in them, so the cat will bounce acceptable off. additionally, empty pops cans on the counter or table artwork. whilst the cat knocks in to them, it makes a noisy noise and scares them, and that they run off. My kitties used to bounce on a pile of ornamental pillows I easily have. They stored falling over whilst they tried to bounce on them. After approximately 6-7 cases of falling, they now stay far flung from that stack of pillows. The meowing outdoors the door... nicely, that isn't supply up lots. the main suitable wager is to enable it sleep in the room with you. whilst it is going on the mattress and tries to sleep by ability of you, proceed to place it in it quite is mattress, anyplace in the room it would desire to be. this would get no longer hassle-free, however the kitty will study that once it quite is mattress time, he/she has his/her spot in the room. And yeah, the kitty is possibly throwing itself against the door. it quite is extra like a roll into the door. Spay or neuter facilitates with habit besides. examine into that if it hasn't been performed yet. desire this facilitates!
2016-10-08 22:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cuz youze is Derrrde.
In actuality it is because cats are olfactory orientated and they automatically clean themselves when a foreign scent is on them. they prefer it the other way around where they leave their scent on everything else, that way they know what is theirs and that they are 'home'.
2007-12-19 08:41:32 · answer #5 · answered by CATALYITIC BEING 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats are fastidiously clean... she's not washing you off, she's just following habit / instinct....
BTW; my cats lick /clean themselves after I LOOK at them....(talk about being insulted...)
2007-12-19 09:09:29 · answer #6 · answered by Philip B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had a cat that did that. i think its pretty common. i used to irritate her by petting her again after she licked.. she would end up leaving into another room
2007-12-19 08:34:19 · answer #7 · answered by melissaisme0924 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it can be normal if u mess ur cats hair up they will groom their self like we would door it could be a sign that ur hurting her but its nothing to worry about
2007-12-19 09:02:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my cat does that to my sister. she might think of you as a slight threat. don't worry. just give her some toys and keep her happy!!!
2007-12-19 10:21:07 · answer #9 · answered by Lizz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other responses. She's also "marking" you as hers. It's definitely a compliment!
2007-12-19 08:39:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋