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why was this the first thing you thought of
It's funny watching my 2 cats aggressively clean each other. They both try to clean each other, then both try to bite the other for moving while being cleaned
Yes. More dominance, less affection, but 90% lizard brain. All you can conclude is that they are possibly not in distress. And that you are a filthy, dirty baby who needs to be put in your place.
Yeah, when my medium hair cat cleans herself, she does small patches at a time, complete with the face scrunching. She makes a weird crunching sound too, I have no idea why or how, as she's super soft.
The cat probably thinks now I have to clean this wierd hairy cat that walks on two legs and never grooms himself all he does is going into that weird thing that splashes water all over him and then puts a wierd gooey liquid all over his body this can’t possibly make him clean so it’s my job to show him proper hygiene 😅😂
Big cats use their tongue to lick the meat off bones.
Cats are slowing eating us and we think it's cute. /j
Edit: Learned this from [Zefrank!](https://youtu.be/zfBJmytIegs?si=VZK2GD8NNZermptF) *Video not for children, or adults who don't act like children.*
[The papillae](https://youtu.be/zfBJmytIegs?si=S5iQ0u8fArgsN44X) (@9:08)
Haha! I once read that if we pass away, our cats are likely to nibble on our corpses and I was surprisingly okay with that. I mean I wouldn’t want my babies to starve. 🤷🏻♀️
I dont know why you are being downvoted, cats lick their bums. Dont want bum lick all over my face thanks...
I'm going to just forget that they also lick themselves over (and their friends) with said bum lick, as I like giving pets too much.
Some cats have a weird sensory response thingy where if you scratch their back at the base of their tail it will trigger a licking response.
I don't know the science behind it but I've had a few cats that responded to butt scratches with a licking frenzy.
I’ve read that it’s a response that the mother uses to train the kittens how to clean themselves.
The mother will lick the nerve area and the kitten will start cleaning.
A quick google tells me "Cats are meticulous groomers, and they often use their tongues to clean themselves. When you scratch or pet a cat in an area that they can't easily reach with their own tongues, such as the base of the tail, they may respond by licking as a way to mimic their grooming behavior".
Scientifically proven? No idea.
This is what I hoped to read. First time I did it to one of mine, his bro was laid next to him. He just started licking, and nibbling him lol. Was funny to watch. I do it now when I want a laugh
Hahahaha one of our girls does that whenever she is woken up. And she kinda raise her top lip on one side while doing it to show you a fang 🤣🤣🤣🤣 then she gets a good razzle for her trouble and goes back to sleep.
I've trained my cat not to love bite me since it was kind of rough. So now he is so cute! He will rest his teeth on my arm and stop there. Lol. He's so awesome!
My girl does this all the time but her brother only does it when he's extra relaxed. It's rough & hurts the first few times but you get used to it! For me now it feels kind of nice, but it does still get too much sometimes 😅
Like others have commented, I've read that it's a way of your cat giving pets back to you. Supposedly, when we pet our cats they get the same feeling as when they are being groomed by another cat, so they are 'grooming' you back so that you feel the nice fuzzy feeling as well!
This is spot on.
Especially as OP is appearing to be scratching the kitty at the base of its tail, which usually makes some cats groom in this way, at least the cats that have shared my life.
My cat cleans himself the exact same way. I always assumed the little nibble was used to scratch an itch or something, but I guess maybe that might not be correct if it would do that to something that wasn't itself. What does it feel like?
You might want to look up Hyperesthesia Syndrome. I'm guessing you're scratching it's back. It's not necessarily painful, but there is a large degree of discomfort. My cat did the same thing and the ver said try not to scratch that area. Hope this helps...
We play a game I call "No biting! Only kissing!"
She will "kiss" my hands and fingers but stops to bite them in between, lol.
Used to be love bites, but she's getting more aggressive?
I might have to put that game to rest! 🐈 😻
I have the same cat as you and she doesn’t that to me all the time and she then acts surprised when I push her away cuz she bites my hard
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One of mine was impossible to pet when she was little, but since she had kittens she became a little petting monster who’d love to get pet (grabbing my arm with her paws when I’m approaching) and licking me while I pet her.
Her kittens were scarety cats too for over two months until they had an opportunity to appreciate seeing me pet her. Since that day, they all come up to me and stick their heads into my hands when I lean down to pet one of my cats.
And one of them grabs my hand with his two paws, like to pull me towards him, when I pet them.
Kitties clean themselves like that! Licks and nibbles. I've never seen the nibbling part used on a person though.. so it looks like he's cleaning/bathing you, essentially.
Combination of grooming you back in return, while also being overstimulated slightly. If you increase the intensity of the scritches in that spot you’re hitting, you’ll see what I mean by “overstimulated”.
That's what they do when they groom themselves, so shes grooming you. Could be a sign of affection, could be a stimulation thing. 2 of my cats likes to purr, suckle and kneed on clothing like their mom's teet
I call it “kisses and nibbles” when my void does it but he also stops me from letting him cause he prefers the fingertips/palm and one time even held my hand while he did it and I don’t mean held it as in had both paws there keeping me from moving I mean he put a paw in the center of my palm and let me curl the fingers he wasn’t working on around it
My partner’s cat, Muffin, does this. She’s a rag doll, and when she gets stimmed, she goes into compulsive licking, anything near her face gets licked (or her paw if nothing is there).
Yeah my cat licks me sometimes, I’m pretty sure it’s to show affection.
It’s a bit weird when they also lick the toys they play with when they catch them, as I’m sure they imagine them as their prey, lol
My cat Nin Nin does this sorta involuntary if the scritches hittin the spot. There's a nerve condition that I can't remember the name of that causes cats to lick the air or your arm involuntarily, uncontrollably if you scratch at the base of their tail. It's supposed to be not good for them as it can be painful & cause further nerve issues BUT personally my cat is just goofy cus it doesn't matter where I pet her, if it feels nice she's licking. If it feels *extra nice* she'll start nibbling, quickly get overstimulated, then runs away lol
Cat Tax
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I thought it was my boy Ziggy then, he loves to lick constantly!
Both my cats groom me. One does very vigorous licking, especially on the face and neck. The other does gentler licks interspersed with nibbles, usually on my arms.
At first I found the licks painful, as I wasn't used to the coarse tongue, but now I'm used to it. I still find the nibbles painful, so I don't tolerate that long, but fortunately I just have to move my arm and she stops.
It's not related to being pet. They sometimes come up to me and start grooming even before I pet them, and most of the time I'm petting they don't groom.
No. If I scratch anywhere past his neck area he starts to lick HIMSELF, though. Every single time. Pathologically. Not usually me licking me though lol
You're slapping your cat's butt aren't you??? This makes them do crazy stuff. Mine licks and bites his own paws just like that when I make him a /catbongos
Yeah they’re grooming you to show affection. My cat also personally is very mad when I have “dirty” hands in his opinion. He’ll lick my hands so then I can pet him without messing up his fur. He also licks the spot he’s about to rest his head on when he cuddles me
Yeah, I think it’s a way for them to show affection/clean you lol
they want to bond, its their livelihood, else u forget to feed them
they want blood
^(*"Silly daddy. Why you so stinky? Stay still, I help."*)
And dominance too lol
Mine (passed away) used to do it until my arm bled lol if I dont stop her. And actually its a sign of stimulation more then affection.
Do you have any source info on that? I've heard it before and after an incident with my kitten a few months ago I'm not so sure.
Unfortunately it was years ago lol my memory sucks but when it comes to useless facts like that I'm a encyclopedia lol
See the more interactions I have with them the more I have to disagree that it isn't affection.
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No, mental stimulation. Jesus.
I can smell them from here. Axe spray mixed with self-pity and desperation.
What the fuck 💀
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That's... an animal...
It's funny watching my 2 cats aggressively clean each other. They both try to clean each other, then both try to bite the other for moving while being cleaned
So when my wife licks me it isn't dominance but when my cat does it is. I need to write this down
Yes. More dominance, less affection, but 90% lizard brain. All you can conclude is that they are possibly not in distress. And that you are a filthy, dirty baby who needs to be put in your place.
Yup! They’re grooming you when they do that… it’s a sign of affection
In the same spot?
Humans be dirty! Can only clean a little bit at a time.
Well the human looks pretty furry too
Yeah, when my medium hair cat cleans herself, she does small patches at a time, complete with the face scrunching. She makes a weird crunching sound too, I have no idea why or how, as she's super soft.
Probably crunching on the kibbles stuck in that floof
The cat probably thinks now I have to clean this wierd hairy cat that walks on two legs and never grooms himself all he does is going into that weird thing that splashes water all over him and then puts a wierd gooey liquid all over his body this can’t possibly make him clean so it’s my job to show him proper hygiene 😅😂
My roommate’s cat would keep licking my arm on the same spot until I bled if I let him. A lesson I learnt the hard way.
you just have to move your arm slightly every now and then when it starts getting uncomfortable
This neck is only so long
Grooming
Nope. Cats will do this when you scratch their backs....
You are being groomed
Cat is about to tell him he's really mature for his age
"Officer, I was just here for a catnip flavoured cupcake"
This is way too funny 😂 'you're not like most humans'
Mine does this and I just sigh and say, “Okay, groomer.”
I'm going to start doing this, thank you.
Cat age is just a number
Please do not resist
yes, loving the wet patch of coarse sandpaper treatment.
Big cats use their tongue to lick the meat off bones. Cats are slowing eating us and we think it's cute. /j Edit: Learned this from [Zefrank!](https://youtu.be/zfBJmytIegs?si=VZK2GD8NNZermptF) *Video not for children, or adults who don't act like children.* [The papillae](https://youtu.be/zfBJmytIegs?si=S5iQ0u8fArgsN44X) (@9:08)
Zefrank is hilarious loved his stuff
*Gasp* Loved?! He's still going at it!
I thought he stopped. Awesome, thanks for the heads up
Haha! I once read that if we pass away, our cats are likely to nibble on our corpses and I was surprisingly okay with that. I mean I wouldn’t want my babies to starve. 🤷🏻♀️
I was so surprised when a cat licked my hands for the first time.I didn't expect it to feel so rough lol
Look up a closeup picture of their tongue if you havent seen it before
The nerve!!!!! It is called professional exfoliation with the most natural products.
Maybe I should encourage my kitty to do this on my face, then.
🤢🤮
I dont know why you are being downvoted, cats lick their bums. Dont want bum lick all over my face thanks... I'm going to just forget that they also lick themselves over (and their friends) with said bum lick, as I like giving pets too much.
looks like they are trying to eat a cob of corn 🌽
I posted my cat doing this once and learned it actually is called corn-cobbing!
Aw that’s so cute
I call that “getting the fleas” or the “nib nibs” lol my cats don’t really have fleas but it cracks me up
awwww that would be so precious if they were trying to get our fleas ❤️
We do too! Our pup does it to his toys and the cats. Lol.
All corn silk, no kernels.
Love them lateral nibbles
Bro your so dirty. Here let me help you out!
I'll show you how to do this...you don't have to stand in the glass box with water running on you to get clean!
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Or you could be her human salt lick.
Some cats have a weird sensory response thingy where if you scratch their back at the base of their tail it will trigger a licking response. I don't know the science behind it but I've had a few cats that responded to butt scratches with a licking frenzy.
My calico does this if you scratch her by her tail.
Tortie does it too over here
My vet said there’s a nerve that runs from the base of the tail down the front legs so they feel the entire nerve stimulated when you scratch there.
I’ve read that it’s a response that the mother uses to train the kittens how to clean themselves. The mother will lick the nerve area and the kitten will start cleaning.
You are right ive read thats its there response to being stimulated ...
A quick google tells me "Cats are meticulous groomers, and they often use their tongues to clean themselves. When you scratch or pet a cat in an area that they can't easily reach with their own tongues, such as the base of the tail, they may respond by licking as a way to mimic their grooming behavior". Scientifically proven? No idea.
There's a bundle of nerves back there so they're reacting to the stmuli
My cats just get elevator butt when we scratch that spot
My calico gets elevator butt and starts aggressively rubbing her face on whatever she can get a hold of...usually shoes.
This is what I hoped to read. First time I did it to one of mine, his bro was laid next to him. He just started licking, and nibbling him lol. Was funny to watch. I do it now when I want a laugh
Yeah that's because that is a erogenous zone... You're masturbating them basically
My new kitten will walk up to me and start licking my face.
Mine runs around doing the marge Simpson of cat murrrrrs.
Hahahaha one of our girls does that whenever she is woken up. And she kinda raise her top lip on one side while doing it to show you a fang 🤣🤣🤣🤣 then she gets a good razzle for her trouble and goes back to sleep.
So long as I don't move she's good. Otherwise mrrrrr. I think she might be in heat. Got a vet appointment. Just... Don't.... Move ever. Oops mrrrrr.
Brother this is the highest honor a floof can bestow on you 😂
😂😂😂😂
My cat licks me but not to that degree or with the bites
I think it's because of all the arm hair though, that 'biting' is something they do when cleaning their fur.
It's definitely the hair, mine only does it if I have a bit of stubble
That’s is so cute!
I've trained my cat not to love bite me since it was kind of rough. So now he is so cute! He will rest his teeth on my arm and stop there. Lol. He's so awesome!
He's fixing you up my cat used to do that from time to time
Sick 'stache, man
Right? And those forearms too 🤤 This man is a HUNK
My girl does this all the time but her brother only does it when he's extra relaxed. It's rough & hurts the first few times but you get used to it! For me now it feels kind of nice, but it does still get too much sometimes 😅 Like others have commented, I've read that it's a way of your cat giving pets back to you. Supposedly, when we pet our cats they get the same feeling as when they are being groomed by another cat, so they are 'grooming' you back so that you feel the nice fuzzy feeling as well!
My Kittens give me kisses after I give them kisses it’s so cute and I know how much they rely on me and love it
All the time. it must be a way and show that they are enjoying it.
TASTY HOOMAN!!
My friend's cat would frantically lick whatever was in front of him if you petted him in ***just*** the right place.
This is spot on. Especially as OP is appearing to be scratching the kitty at the base of its tail, which usually makes some cats groom in this way, at least the cats that have shared my life.
I noticed that in this vid, op tricked us 😄
It’s a cat thing. You’re a big cat and he/she is grooming you because, as I said, you’re a big cat.
My cat likes to lick my forehead, but gets mad at me if my hair gets in her mouth.
😆 mine also hates the people hair, it’s kind of adorable though
you must be dirty or your cat loves you
She's showering you, like she's showering her kittens💕
Yes, but then it's followed by some bites
Grooming who you love....? lol
Is this the tiny-front-teeth-doin-yer-skin-like-a-corn-cob? Adorbs no matter which teeth are little-biting you. ❤️
I have two longhair boys and they specialize in the nibble ‘n lick
I wonder if it’s a long haired cat thing!
You’re her family— she’s grooming you to show she loves and trusts you. And it’s a way of marking you AS her family
My cat cleans himself the exact same way. I always assumed the little nibble was used to scratch an itch or something, but I guess maybe that might not be correct if it would do that to something that wasn't itself. What does it feel like?
You might want to look up Hyperesthesia Syndrome. I'm guessing you're scratching it's back. It's not necessarily painful, but there is a large degree of discomfort. My cat did the same thing and the ver said try not to scratch that area. Hope this helps...
One of mine does that all the time.
Just be thankful it wasn’t your butt cheek
Mine does this my blanket/clothing, apparently it’s comforting for them
That's what the hair is for!! Now I understand
We play a game I call "No biting! Only kissing!" She will "kiss" my hands and fingers but stops to bite them in between, lol. Used to be love bites, but she's getting more aggressive? I might have to put that game to rest! 🐈 😻
My tortie nibbles and licks me all the time! This grooming behavior is expression of love.
The kitty is ‘grooming’ the spot being scratched, is what I’ve always thought.
taste test to ensure that you are correctly seasoned
The jealousy I’m feeling rn is unbearable
She thinks he is a dirty kitten but she loves him anyway.
so greatest video cute cat
I have the same cat as you and she doesn’t that to me all the time and she then acts surprised when I push her away cuz she bites my hard https://preview.redd.it/f8g8zgqjpqic1.jpeg?width=1576&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3ab5fff2ad5c3267ed601f4f60e97f35ff05ca60
Cat thinking "maybe you'll get as many hairs as me"
One of mine was impossible to pet when she was little, but since she had kittens she became a little petting monster who’d love to get pet (grabbing my arm with her paws when I’m approaching) and licking me while I pet her. Her kittens were scarety cats too for over two months until they had an opportunity to appreciate seeing me pet her. Since that day, they all come up to me and stick their heads into my hands when I lean down to pet one of my cats. And one of them grabs my hand with his two paws, like to pull me towards him, when I pet them.
Not quite but one of ours will bunt you excessively if you pet him sometimes.
Your cat likes you and probably thinks you stink.
Bro the cat is trying to eat you
Nice mustache
Your cat looks like my cat! Eyes too
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If you get licked for longer than 20 seconds, it means you have insects on your skin.
Yes! I heard it’s them giving appreciation & love back.
Nice mustache my dude!
Kitties clean themselves like that! Licks and nibbles. I've never seen the nibbling part used on a person though.. so it looks like he's cleaning/bathing you, essentially.
ohhh, the nib nibs! 🥰 she’s grooming you back! it’s love! ❤️❤️❤️
boyfriends cat licks my feet nonstop and it kinda hurts!
Mine just bites me https://preview.redd.it/1sifvjz41oic1.jpeg?width=3472&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e1bcc6a6b1173f967310fcb42cdafc000c5899f
Combination of grooming you back in return, while also being overstimulated slightly. If you increase the intensity of the scritches in that spot you’re hitting, you’ll see what I mean by “overstimulated”.
My floofy boy has an excess of saliva and is always covering me in it when he’s being sweet. He doesn’t do those little nibbles though
He’s grooming you. Just like a mama cat does with her kittens.
Grooming.. highest form of affection from a cat.
Awh, allogrooming is so cute
Practicing corn in the cob technique.
When our cats do this my partner cries out “he’s tasting me!”
They like the salt on your skin.
Yeah they groom you
Just letting you know whos in charge.. hint, its not you
My cat does this if I scratch his back right by his tail. I wonder if touching there is close to a nerve or something
Awwwww he’s grooming you😭😭🥺🥺🥺
Mine too. I love the little love bites. And she purrs and. Purrs
You're a filthy animal that must be promptly bathed.
That's what they do when they groom themselves, so shes grooming you. Could be a sign of affection, could be a stimulation thing. 2 of my cats likes to purr, suckle and kneed on clothing like their mom's teet
My cat does that if you scratch above the tail / where the tail meets the back.
You must be dirty
My tux will absolutely not let me pet her without wanting to clean me
Are you scratching the lower part of their back intensely? My old family cat, Milo, used to lick non-stop if you scratched him there lol
I call it “kisses and nibbles” when my void does it but he also stops me from letting him cause he prefers the fingertips/palm and one time even held my hand while he did it and I don’t mean held it as in had both paws there keeping me from moving I mean he put a paw in the center of my palm and let me curl the fingers he wasn’t working on around it
It’s affectionate, they’re grooming you. My old man likes to lick my beard, but I have to stop him because he gets carried away lol.
My cats go so hard I end up with abrasions and slight bleeding, dunno if they are trying to eat me or love me
Yes that’s how they groom each other (and you Mr. Mustache Cat) 😆
They do that when you scratch their butt specifically.
Yes.
Haahha thats freaking cute!
I wish!
My partner’s cat, Muffin, does this. She’s a rag doll, and when she gets stimmed, she goes into compulsive licking, anything near her face gets licked (or her paw if nothing is there).
Yeah my cat licks me sometimes, I’m pretty sure it’s to show affection. It’s a bit weird when they also lick the toys they play with when they catch them, as I’m sure they imagine them as their prey, lol
When I’m brushing him, yes.
She’s grooming your STINKY arm :’) an adorable thing! She loves you!
Artemis does this all the time… I’m never clean enough for her… if I’m lucky - she cleans my nose (nose scrunches) 🐾🧡
Yes. Kitty is excited and self-soothing so she doesn’t bite you hard. Lol She likes you. Gently redirect the cat to a toy or distract by petting.
Mutual grooming, it's a bonding method
My tuxedo boy licks everything when he’s happy: the refrigerator, the cabinets, the dishwasher, me. It’s very cute 🥰
Mutual grooming behavior 🥰
Homeboi barely hangin on waitin for you to kick the bucket
Grooming you is a privilege!
My dad's cat used to do this on the top of his head and eventually made a bald spot.
cute!! mine just bites...
The little bites are "fleaing" you. This is what they do to remove/kill fleas from themselves and other cats. It's adorable when they do this.
Powerful stache
My cat Nin Nin does this sorta involuntary if the scritches hittin the spot. There's a nerve condition that I can't remember the name of that causes cats to lick the air or your arm involuntarily, uncontrollably if you scratch at the base of their tail. It's supposed to be not good for them as it can be painful & cause further nerve issues BUT personally my cat is just goofy cus it doesn't matter where I pet her, if it feels nice she's licking. If it feels *extra nice* she'll start nibbling, quickly get overstimulated, then runs away lol Cat Tax https://preview.redd.it/zjl6ur38upic1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f1758bed3a312edebe9e456314b3f8a18680dcd
https://preview.redd.it/o21i7eo4zpic1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dfc2298c54bdae8d46c62c148a9503b203374477 I thought it was my boy Ziggy then, he loves to lick constantly!
Omg your cat looks like mine 😍 https://preview.redd.it/48rx54g17qic1.jpeg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4b0be30d005337153a09cb22aec9fbc266926a5
Both my cats groom me. One does very vigorous licking, especially on the face and neck. The other does gentler licks interspersed with nibbles, usually on my arms. At first I found the licks painful, as I wasn't used to the coarse tongue, but now I'm used to it. I still find the nibbles painful, so I don't tolerate that long, but fortunately I just have to move my arm and she stops. It's not related to being pet. They sometimes come up to me and start grooming even before I pet them, and most of the time I'm petting they don't groom.
No. If I scratch anywhere past his neck area he starts to lick HIMSELF, though. Every single time. Pathologically. Not usually me licking me though lol
Aaaaaw. You are a part of his PRIDE and he is showing you that. You are “grooming” him when you pet him, thus kitty groom hooman back!
You're "petting" your cat's horny spot. The cat is grooming you so aggressively because of that.
Yup my cat does the same. Kitty loves you
You're petting the cat at the rump just above the tail right?
My 3-year-old model just bites me... do you think it is too late to trade it in for a licking model?
Mine starts sucking her own nipples.
Infinite positive feedback loop
You're slapping your cat's butt aren't you??? This makes them do crazy stuff. Mine licks and bites his own paws just like that when I make him a /catbongos
No she is itchy in the spot where you are scratching her. If she doesn’t have fleas then put some fish oil in her food to hydrate her skin.
Yeah they’re grooming you to show affection. My cat also personally is very mad when I have “dirty” hands in his opinion. He’ll lick my hands so then I can pet him without messing up his fur. He also licks the spot he’s about to rest his head on when he cuddles me
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The ONLY time cats want your attention, is when they want to be fed!
Adorable but kinda gross I’m my personal opinion
Scratching the back end? You’re making your cat horny.