Cat licking is part of their nature. They carefully licked the fur with their tongues and swallowed it in their mouths. But in fact, the deeper meaning behind licking cats is their self-care and stress release.

1, take care of yourself

It is necessary for cats to spend a lot of time licking their fur every day to protect themselves, because their saliva contains antibacterial substances, which can help them remove foreign bodies and foreign bodies. In addition, the cat's licking behavior also helps to stimulate the microcirculation of the skin and promote hair growth. So, when you see a cat licking its hair, it may just be self-maintenance and cleaning its body.

2, licking hair to relieve stress

Cats licking their fur may also relieve stress. The lifestyle of cats is very different from that of humans, unlike people who have rest areas, gyms, entertainment activities and so on. So cats can only release stress through some simple behaviors. Licking hair is one of the behaviors. They stimulate the nerves by licking their hair, thus relieving the tension in the body and bringing a certain degree of relaxation. Therefore, when cats lick their fur, it may be a kind of spiritual comfort and support when they get rid of anxiety or feel lonely.

3. Eat cats and lick their fur

In addition, cats may be eating fur when licking it. Hair will be swallowed by them, pass through the digestive system and then excreted. However, if you swallow too much hair, it will get stuck in the digestive system, produce hairball symptoms, and even lead to indigestion, which will affect the health of cats and even endanger their lives for a long time. Therefore, in daily life, the owner should help the cat clean the fur ball by helping the cat brush its teeth and eating special food to support digestion.

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In short, licking cats is not only a self-maintenance and cleaning of the body, but also a psychological decompression skill. Cat owners should fully understand the behind of these behaviors, do the corresponding health care and vigilance work, and ensure the health and happiness of cats.