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This is because, unlike us, cats have tiny barbs on their tongue that are meant to help pull out excess fur during grooming. It is often comforting to them so they think it must be comforting for us as well. However, simply pushing your cat away may strain your relationship. The best way to avoid this is with distraction. When you sense your cat is wanting to lick you, dangle a toy or some catnip in front of them. Your cat is most likely showing you affection. If morning is when you feed them.
My Cat Bites, Then Licks Me: Why? What Does It Mean?
Like with almost any cat behaviour, and frankly almost anything to do with cats in general, the cat behaviour of biting then licking, or licking then biting, is a bit of an enigma. Take purring for instance. Getting an accurate picture that explains why your cat bites and licks you needs to encompass multiple possible reasons as well.
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