Posted on 08/17/2012 12:40:58 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows
When a cat jumps into your lap, settles in, relaxes and shortly thereafter starts licking your face, you have just received the feline version of a huge compliment. Since this behavior is an expression of deep affection and trust, it is truly a moment for cat guardians to treasure.
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[O]ne of the most common questions asked by folks who live with felines is, “What does it mean when my cat licks me?”
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As social beings, cats lick each other for a variety of reasons. As newborn kittens, their very first worldly experience is being licked clean by their mother and as they get older, for grooming. Kittens groom one another, and adult cats who are not related, but get along well who get along often spend considerable time grooming one another.
If you have ever watched cats licking one other, it’s obvious that the cats receive great enjoyment from the tactile sensation of a rough, moist tongue grooming their bodies. It is not only pleasant and calming, while exchanging their scents, mutual licking helps to build and maintain close bonds.
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But even the most passionate cat lovers don’t lick their kitties to return the favor. Instead, we pet them. The sensation cats feel, as we gently stroke their fur, may in fact resemble their mother’s loving touch. Of course there are some of us who do sniff our kitties, since the scent of a healthy cat is delightfully subtle to feline connoisseurs. But don’t knock cat-sniffing until you try it.
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ROFLMAO!
AHA!! I See my problem. I don’t watch TV. No TV no cat licking me eh. ;)
Well actually I’m just fine without any cats licking me. I enjoy reaching down, and skritchin’ their ears, and petting them as they sit, or lay on the carpet, or even if they jump into my lap.
Mother “Boots”, and daughter “Cooter” both love to compete for tummy rubs, and that’s fine too. Only “Petey” the baby kitten we currently have is into the licking, and I’m certain that will stop after a certain age.
I think one is a Siamese; the other, no idea.
Re the name: People give their pets funny names. I wouldn’t read too much into it.
Strange-looking cat.
“Why Does my Cat Lick Me?”
Same as licking his butt!!!
Another question that probably is answered farther down the thread....why does a cat jump on your belly when laying on the couch and knead it like you do bread...
If you’re male they like to jump on an area a few inches lower. My reflexes have improved markedly.
LOL glad you have better reflexes, or it could be an ouchy
Actually, someone beat me to it. Great minds...
The real question is why is this a thread on Free Republic? This is a political site not a social site. All the 13 year old girls can post this post pictures of their kitties on FaceBook.
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