Why do cats lick their owners' hands: it's not just like that - they express gratitude

24.12.2023 14:02

Many owners do not think about why cats lick their owners' hands, but in this way animals can express different emotions.

They are not always begging for an extra portion or looking for a convenient moment to bite.

It is also believed that cats can care for a person as if they were their own kitten, showing indulgence and care.

Cats are very clean animals - they constantly groom their fur and the fur of their kittens.

Why do cats lick human hands?

It is obvious that they are thus expressing a semblance of sympathy, since the animal has been accustomed to such affection from its mother from an early age.

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Some pets may even jump onto a person's shoulder and try to reach their face.

If a cat licks a person too intensively, then it clearly lacks attention and care - play with your pet.

Earlier we wrote about why cats don’t like to bathe.

Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor