When a dog licks its owner, no one has any questions about its behavior.
Much stranger is the gesture of cats starting to lick their owners' hands or hair. Not many cat owners know how to react to such a gesture.
Cat hygiene
Rarely does a cat feel such concern for its owner. More often, these creatures care about their skin and are indifferent to how clean and tidy a person is.
They lick themselves several times a day. This is how animals take care of cleanliness, relieve stress, or simply have nothing better to do.
It is normal for one cat to start licking another. This is how the maternal instinct manifests itself. Sometimes the object of attention is a dog.
Attitude towards the owner
Only when it comes to the point where cats start licking their owner's hands, not everyone can stand it.
Animals have tongues like sandpaper, and such gratitude is more torture than pleasure.
But experts advise patience, because the cat will not start licking the owner just like that. As a rule, at this time the animal is in a relaxed state and feels safe.
And this gesture means nothing more than an attempt to make friends or strengthen relations with the owner. Also, the cat can decide on such an act if it simply wants attention to its person.
