Owners of furry cats often complain that their cat licks their head. This is not very pleasant, not beautiful and makes people uncomfortable. The question itself arises, why do they do this? What reasons? So what should I do?
The fact that all cats lick themselves or their relatives is quite normal. Everyone knows that these animals are clean, and this is how they remove excess dirt from their fur. Why does a person undergo such a ritual, and what does it mean?
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The cat buries itself in the hair and sucks (chews) it
This behavior is more typical for kittens, although as a relic of childhood it can persist in adults. The fact is that the kitten may perceive your hair as its mother's fur and rummage through it in search of a nipple with milk.
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Sometimes the fact that an adult cat needs the feeling of a mother is the result of childhood psychotrauma (for example, early separation from her), and this cannot be treated.
There is nothing terrible about a cat sucking hair, but it is also pleasant. Therefore, if a cat does this, try to push him away with the prohibiting word “fu”, “no” or any other word that you teach your pet.
You can also try spritzing citrus-scented water on your hair, which cats don't like.
As a last resort, you will have to sleep in a special cap for the first time, until the kitten grows up, or not let the cat sleep with you at all.
Why does my cat knead my hair?
This is a way to show us your affection . A cat is born knowing how to knead, as this instinctive behavior helps her suck all the milk she wants. As he grows up and lives with people and people who really love him and take good care of him, he continues to maintain this behavior.
Of course it's not a problem or anything, if not quite the opposite
