Why Does Your Cat Lick and/or Bite You?

Why does your cat lick and/or bite you? Some of the most asked questions about cats are: "why does my cat lick me?" "why does my cat bite me?" and "why does my cat lick then bite me?" Check out my answers here!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 A Cat's Tongue
01:49 Why Do Cats Lick So Much?
02:45 Affection
04:40 Lick-To-Bite
05:42 You Taste Good
06:26 WARNING!
07:10 How Do I Make It Stop?

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[markjohnson]

When I left my ex, I left behind her cat that had bonded to me. A month later she called and said, 'come get your cat, I haven't had a nights rest since you left'. I love that cat. She loves me.

[renw]

My cat used grooming as a method of soothing me when I was especially upset when I was a teenager. I was depressed and very nearly suicidal and whenever I came close to that threshold, he’d insist on cuddle time and just groom me until my mood improved. He was my angel and I’ll never forget how many times he saved my life. RIP Tig.

[iminkneadofsomecats]

"I own you. You're part of me." That honestly brought me to tears. I'm glad I'm so loved by my cats.

[blukrazed]

My siamese used to give me love bites (bite and head shake). I started saying "Ow!" and ignored her when she did that until she figured out I don't like it. Then she started giving me kisses instead so I told her thank you and pet her every time so now I get kisses instead of bites 🥰
And now she knows the word "kisses" 😂

[Alien--Bunny]

My cat has recently been sleeping on the pillows by my head. When ever I turn my head while sleeping I get nose kisses, I love it.

[bwktlcn]

Mosey was a Maine Coon mix that was the biggest cat I ever had. He was a reserved gentleman who required a pet before work, acknowledgment when I cam home, and “his” corner of the bed. One night I was watching Titanic, and burst into tears at the end — I was possibly the only person who hadn’t seen the movie, and Rose returning to Jack did me in. He got up from “his” chair, walked over, and sat down beside me with a grave expression on his face. Slowly, he raised one paw and put it on my arm, as if he was trying to comfort me. I cried all over his fur, which he didn’t think much of, and that night, long after the waterworks were over, he came up to the pillow, gave me an uncertain look, quickly head butted me and returned to his corner of the mattress. It was like living with a shaggy reserved uncle, but I loved that cat. Had him 16 years, he’s been gone 15, but I still miss that cat.

[aliciasena]

I found my kitten at 3 weeks old. She was all alone and crying. I took her in and she's adjusted well so far. I fell in love with my kitten instantly. I'm going through the licking and biting stage now. I named her Sabrina and she's thriving.

[liaboyd]

A dog is like I love you, you own me . A cat is like I love you, I own you .

[widowkeeper]

I honestly love the licking, nuzzling, and smurgling, and I tolerate a little biting. I make a "meep!" of pain and withdraw and stop contact if my cat gets too rough. Over time we've both figured out what my limit is before she starts hurting me, so now she rarely goes too far.

[enilenis]

Love the "head bonk" my cat gives me. Peak of affection also causes desire to mark with the scent. Being cat's property is a complement. It's possessive and similar to human love. And speaking of toxic things - make sure you clean your floors with safe chemicals, because the cat will pick them up, lick itself and consume what's on the floor. Be conscious of where the cat spends its time and what might get on its fur. Keep the environment safe and clean.

[ghostville]

I adopted my cat, Buffy, behind my parents backs right after turning 18, and it was the best decision I ever made. She's adorable, vocal, and the softest and cuddliest cat I've ever met. My parents were mad at first, but they fell in love with her too and now they're just as obsessed as me! I don't know what I'd do without my baby.

[debilockwood]

About biting.... if your cat bites too hard, yelp "ouch" and pull away quickly (but safely). This teaches your cat that the biting hurts, and they will stop. It is a socialization cue they use as kittens not to hurt each other while playing. It works with cat/human interaction as well.

[whisperflame]

One of my premature twins who had a rough start to life LOVED cats. I got her a black kitten when she was still a baby, who is now a full grown man cat 🤣 He comforts her, sleeps with her, Is so very very protective of her, follows her everywhere ❤️ It's the most beautiful relationship I've seen between two 6 year olds 🤣😍

[plantingivy]

When my cat licks me, I tell myself he's tenderizing me 😂

[ФАКДЕМОКРАТ]

I just adopted a small kitten 2 weeks ago. He went from hiding every day and being scared to being obsessed with me in the last two days. He is not leaving my side and can’t stop mewing. It’s like having a small child which I never had. This is my first kitten and I am learning a lot 😓 😂

[NoMoreHeroesAnymore]

I think they feel "cute aggression" at us just as we can feel it at them!

[blitzkrieg]

A cat laying in your lap, purring, and bathing is like hypnotic meditation for me. A can’t think of a more comforting, relaxing thing in the world, including when they decide to give you a bath too.

[raecakes]

I’ve started saying “gentle” in a firm voice when my cat has gone from licking me to biting me and she’s actually got the hang of it! she’ll usually go back to licking after that

[angela-flgs]

It's amazing how a blind child cat knows how to use the litter box.

[danastephenson]

Serena licks a lot, but I taught her "No teeth!" and "Enough now" when she was a kitten. (She minds better than my kid!)