Hello everyone, It's me again The Explorer. And tonight let me share to you facts about cats. I know there are some people who still wonders why cats usually lick their furs. However some cats don't seem to lick and some cats lick all the time. Pet lovers often ask questions as to why cats lick and try to decide when pet licking is usual and when licking is odd. Cat licking is part of natural maternal instincts and grooming habits, but these habits may become intensified and irregular.
The response to the question whether cat licking is abnormal depends on whether the behavior is recent, whether the licking appears to be part of normal grooming behavior, or whether the licking is associated with an underlying behavioral or medical problem.
Next, let 's look at why the cats are licking.
Understanding Normal Cats Licking and Grooming
A typical healthy cat will lick to keep it reasonably clean. Most cats are fastidious and spend a fair amount of time grooming. The amount of time per day cats groom can vary considerably from cat to cat, but studies indicate that cats spend about 15% of their time grooming.
Cleaning up. The primary reason why cats lick themselves is to remove dirt , debris and odors. In the wild, cats will kill their prey, leaving blood and smells on their own. To protect themselves, cats take precautions to eliminate any odors that linger from destroying their prey so that they do not become the prey of another species. Cats may also want to eliminate other odors from their hair, such as human smells. Some cats are going to clean themselves right after you pet them to remove your scent and even their own scent.
The conduct of displacement. Some cats use grooming or licking as a conduct of displacement. For certain cats are nervous, they can cope with grooming (which gives them comfort). This displacement behavior helps cats deal with stress by decreasing their arousal levels. For example, if a cat is frightened by another household animal, at some point during a meeting, the cat might stop and, obviously, groom itself for a few minutes. This behavior might turn into a compulsive disorder.
Post-birth grooming. After giving birth, the queen grooms herself to remove her natural blood and discharge. This is an instinct to eliminate the odors that would attract prey.
Breastfeeding mum. After birth, the queen immediately licks the kittens to remove the amniotic bags from their faces and bodies that stimulate breathing. She's just trying to chew through the umbilical cords and eat the placentas. This is an entirely natural action. After birth and during the first few weeks of her life, the queen also licks her kittens. Licking their belly and anus helps babies to dispose of waste (urinate and defecate). Kittens usually learn to start grooming at about 3 weeks of age. Sometimes at 6 weeks of age, the kittens groom themselves competently.
Allogrooming, guy. When the kittens have learned to groom themselves, they will start grooming each other. This activity is known as alogrooming. This is very normal in cats that grow up together.
Thermal control. Licking the coat of fur may help cats regulate their body temperature. In cold weather, cats will lick their fur to smooth it, which traps the air to keep it warm. During the summer months, cats will lick their hair, which evaporates and helps to keep them cool.
They like it, kid. Other cats are licking ... just because they like to. Some cats love and take comfort in their licking sensation.
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