Cat constantly licking me

TrulyMadly

Hi there,
Does anyone know why my young male cat constantly licks us. Love him to bits and it's not a problem but could it be psychological? He was abandoned young and had a hard start in life.

Rachel83

Not sure if its psychological or not some cats are just like that I guess you could always try train him out of it, tap him or move him away when he does it. I have a girl cat that paws me and burries her head in my dressing gown whenever I have it on then procceds to dribble everywhere lol

McKneff

Might be some shower gel he likes the taste of 'Avacado' or something food related.

Drea

My cat used to do that constantly as a kitten. We couldn't pet him without him twisting his head to lick. I did look it up at the time and I can't remember for the life of me what it all said but it's common and nothing to worry about it, that much I do know

Sagz_2

I think it's a bonding thing.... cats groom each other to establish and maintain relationships, so I guess he thinks of you as one of the family! One of my young cats likes to lick, but not constantly - just a couple of licks when you stroke her, or she licks your eyelids to wake you up in the morning.

Rachel83: one of mine dribbles like a gushing tap when petted, I always put it down to her being hand-reared and her seeing me as her 'mum' as she doesn't do it with anyone else.

Dustykitten

One of our cats licks your hair if she sits behind you. One of the others sucks the blanket/fleece on the children's bed and rolls around purring.

c6h4m1

I've got a dribbler, too - it's quite disgusting I don't mind really, she also used to suck my hair when she was a tiny kitten.

SnowyOwl_2

TrulyMadly, I think your cat is madly in love with you and is simply reinforcing the bond he has with you. Aww so sweet! One of mine likes to lick my nose - I could do without the dog breath though.

lavidaloca

I had a cat that used to suck my hair and dribble, I read somewhere that this was a sign it had been taken from it's mother too soon. He never grew out of this and lived until he was 13.

coolio_2

I have a licker and dribbler when he wants food. its pretty grim especially whem he goes for the face or armpits

TrulyMadly

Thanks to all of you for your comments.

I have started to pretend to lick him back using my nose and making licking sounds. (Yes I know I'm round the bend) but I think it's keeping him on his toes!:rotfl: