If you are a cat owner, then you know how finicky cats are. One minute they want to have nothing to do with you and the next, they are rubbing up against you, a purring cuddle machine. And sometimes, they like to lick you with their rough tongue.

But why exactly does your cat like to lick you? The weird reasons might surprise you.

Your cat likes how you taste

One of the weird reasons your cat might start licking you is because of how you taste. In many cases, this is immediately after you spill something that they find interesting. Chances are some of whatever you spilled got on you and they are just trying to check it out.

Or maybe they just like the way you taste to begin with. Unless it is a harmful chemical, it is better to just let it happen as it is better to let your cat lick you while you are awake as opposed to waking up with their tongue licking you during the night.

Your cat is relieving their anxiety

One thing cats are known for is their tendency to get anxious, with the smallest things setting this anxiety off. One way a cat deals with this is to lick themselves and objects around them, including you.

So, the next time you notice your cat licking you, ask yourself if they might be stressed out about something in the environment.

Your cat is marking you as a part of their territory

Cats are very territorial, especially when it comes to other animals. The way they mark their territory is by leaving their scent on objects. They can do this by rubbing up against something or licking objects, including people. Count yourself lucky that they value you enough to mark you as theirs.

Your cat is trying to show affection

Cats also show affection by rubbing up against and grooming a person or animal that they love. As a part of their family, your cat wants you to feel as loved as they do. This harkens back to when they were kittens and their mothers would clean and preen them.

Your cat is trying to clean you

To a cat, staying clean is one of the most important parts of their day. This also extends to other cats around them as they try to help their furry friends clean the areas where they can’t reach. So, when your cat starts licking you, it is probably an attempt, on their part, to help you keep yourself clean.

Check out the video below for the weird reasons why your cat licks you.

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Source: AnimalWised

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