Why Does Your Cat Lick Your Feet: Reasons That Are Useful to Know

14.11.2023 22:33

Many cats are known to have a strange habit of licking their owners' feet.

We'll tell you why cats lick their owners' feet and how to stop them from doing it.

Why does a cat lick its owner's feet?

There is no need to worry if your cat licks your feet at every opportunity, this is completely normal.

There are many sweat glands on a person's feet that secrete a large amount of sweat every day.

For a cat, the smell of its owner's sweat is not unpleasant; on the contrary, it is calming and gives a feeling of security.

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A cat may lick your feet for a variety of reasons: as a greeting, as a sign of affection, to mark you as its property, or simply out of boredom.

Using a foot lotion with a strong scent will help wean your pet off this habit.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor