Cats lick each other to bond
Licking is not always functional. It can also be a physical sign of the trust some pet cats feel when they are together. This is called social grooming. It simply serves to strengthen the bond between two or more felines. If your cats do this, it means that they love and trust each other a lot. They feel relaxed when they are together. Like any exercise of trust, it opens them up to being vulnerable and it is something that does not usually happen easily. In these cases, the licks are generally concentrated in the facial area and the ears, the cats’ favorite places when they need to show some love.
It is important to remember that even hairless cats will lick themselves and others, as it is important to keep clean with or without hair.
Pet cats lick each other to strengthen family bonds
Adult cats often spend much of their time licking their young. They do this both to identify them as members of their family. And also, to warn others that these kittens are part of their territory. In fact, if the mother does not lick her kittens enough, it can cause an odor change that can even lead to rejection. Licking strengthens a necessary bond, without which some serious problems can appear. When these pet cats become adults they will continue to lick each other to strengthen their family ties. And this can happen both between members of the same litter or between cats that have grown up together. Licking doesn’t just serve as a sign of affection. They also convey a familiar scent that identifies cats as members of the same family and distinguishes them from strangers. This can lead to the question of why is your cat licking you. This is good news! It means that they consider you as one of their family.
Cats lick each other to protect themselves
Bringing home a new pet cat is not an easy decision. There is always the fear of how the cat that already resides in the home will react. Since not all cats accept the arrival of a new member of the family in the same way. Some cats can be troublesome and have a difficult time socializing with a new feline. Others, however, will quickly feel relaxed and warm with the new friend, assuming a protective attitude and licking the newcomer, as a kind of welcoming ritual. In this way, you are transmitting protection and security to the newcomer. For everything to go well, it is important to know how to introduce two pet cats that are going to live together.
