Parents who have raised cats all know that cats have a very special hobby of licking their own hair. They lick their hair first when they sleep and wake up. After being ravaged by their parents, they get up and lick their hair. Lick the cat's fur after bathing it, and again after eating. Except for sleeping, the rest of the time is spent licking the cat's fur. Parents, do you know why cats often lick their fur? What are the reasons?

Why do cats often lick their fur?

1. Cats licking their fur can remove dust and dirt from their bodies, so that their bodies can stay clean for a longer period of time. And licking the hair can better keep the hair smooth and prevent it from forming balls.

2. Cats licking their fur can also help themselves relieve stress. For example, after being scolded by their owner, they will silently lick their hair. This is a mood-stabilizing transfer behavior, and it is also the most common way for cats to reduce stress.

3. Cats lick their body hair in summer, which can also help the body dissipate heat. Simply put, the hair that has been licked by the cat will be stained with some saliva, and the evaporated saliva will take away some of the heat from the cat's body, thereby achieving the purpose of heat dissipation.

4. Pet cats lick their body hair in winter to keep warm. Because the cat's action of licking its fur can also help it maintain its body temperature and achieve the effect of keeping warm.

There is nothing serious about cats licking their fur, but you need to carefully observe the condition of the cat’s coat. If the cat licks its fur frequently and the hair is falling off, then the owner should pay attention. When you find a problem, you should ask your pet doctor for help.