We all know that cats have severe mysophobia. They spend a large part of their time licking their fur every day to clean their bodies. They do not need frequent baths to keep them clean. But cats licking their fur is not just out of a desire to be clean, but may also be for other reasons, which are related to the cat’s living habits and its own state.

Cats lick their fur frequently, mainly to clean their bodies. Cats can remove odor and clean dust and dirt by licking their fur. The barbs on the tongue can also help comb hair and keep yourself clean and tidy.

Licking fur can help cats regulate their body temperature. In hot summer, cats will dissipate heat by licking their fur to cool down, and they can also lick off shed hair to reduce the amount of hair shedding.

Licking is also a unique way for cats to relieve stress. Just like humans will do other things to distract their attention when they are sad, cats will also lick their fur to relieve their own tension, regulate their emotions, and maintain a healthy psychology after the environment changes, after being scolded by their owners, or after playing. state.

We often see cats licking each other's fur. Licking is one of cats' social methods. Cats not only lick themselves, but also lick kittens, siblings and good friends to express their friendliness and closeness to them. Sometimes cats will lick their feces, which is also a way to express love.

However, licking fur may also represent a bad situation. If you find that your cat is licking the same spot frequently and has red skin and hair loss, it is very likely that he has a skin disease and needs timely treatment.

When a cat has a wound on its body, licking it will also cause inflammation of the wound, and it may also accidentally lick the medicine, causing damage to the body. Therefore, after neutering a cat or after the cat is injured, you must remember to wear an Elizabethan collar on the cat, which can effectively prevent the cat from licking the affected area.

Generally speaking, cats’ licking behavior is an innate instinct, and the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, so you don’t need to worry too much. However, there are also places that cats cannot lick, such as the chin, which is an area that is difficult for cats to clean themselves. It is also easy to be contaminated with oil residue, which will cause skin problems in the long run, resulting in a dark patch on the chin. You can apply some pointe black chin solution to remove the scab. Remember to clean the cat after eating. Basically, this situation will not happen again.