Owners whose cats sometimes start licking their hands consider this gesture an expression of love and affection, and this is indeed one of the reasons.
However, there are other factors that provoke such behavior in animals.
Stress
If a cat persistently licks the owner's hands or hair, as well as its own body, this may be a sign that it is stressed and anxious.
This often happens, for example, after surgery - sometimes the animal even licks itself until it becomes completely bald. In such cases, it is important to pay more attention to the pet, hug and pet it.
If this behavior continues for several days, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian.
Boredom
If a cat is alone for a long time, it may start looking for something to do. Some become interested in food, others start licking themselves.
Some may move on to licking the owner's things, and then the person's hands, hair, or face.
Parasites
Active licking of the owner's hands or face can also be a request for help in case of various diseases, as well as skin parasites and fleas.
Allergy
If your cat is scratching itself and, in addition, actively licking its fur and various parts of the human body, hurry to visit the vet - it is quite possible that this is an allergic reaction to an unbalanced diet, a change in food, or inappropriate fur care products.
Dominance
Licking or grooming is an action that pets resort to in an attempt to demonstrate their dominant behavior. By licking another animal, a cat shows its high position in the pack. The same applies to humans.
Earlier we talked about how to train your dog to wash its paws after a walk.
