{"id":12061,"date":"2022-11-15T07:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T07:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=12061"},"modified":"2023-02-10T16:16:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:16:56","slug":"why-does-my-cat-lick-my-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/why-does-my-cat-lick-my-face\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Cat Lick My Face: Benefits & Dangers"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you’re a cat owner, you are most likely a victim of cat licking.<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ve probably also wondered, \u201cW<\/em><\/span>hy does my c<\/span>at lick my face<\/span>?\u00a0<\/span>Is it because it loves me, or is it just trying to get rid of that pesky tuna breath?”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Today, we look at why cats lick their owners’ faces and offer tips on keeping your kitty’s tongue away from you if it creeps you out.<\/span><\/p>\n Stay tuned!<\/span><\/p>\n What does it mean when a cat licks your face<\/span>? First, they want to show you how much they love you. However, there are other reasons your kitty might tongue your face:<\/span><\/p>\n So, the next time your <\/span>cat licks your face, don’t be <\/span>alarmed since, most likely, it’s expressing its love for you in its unique caring way.<\/span><\/p>\n Most cat owners, especially first-time ones, wonder whether or not they should let their cat lick their face. After all,\u00a0cats spend a lot of time licking themselves<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n First off, cats’ tongues are covered in tiny spines called ‘papillae’<\/strong><\/a>, which help them detangle their fur, remove parasites, and redistribute their skill oils.<\/span><\/p>\n These spines can be scratchy<\/strong> and may not feel unpleasant on human skin<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, cats often use their tongues to clean up after using the litter box<\/strong>, so it’s best to keep them from licking your face if they’ve just been dealing with their waste.<\/span><\/p>\n However, a more important consideration is the fact that some people exhibit allergic reactions<\/strong> when coming into contact with cats, especially their saliva.<\/p>\n Another medical concern is the small risk of contracting a disease<\/strong> from letting your cat lick your face, like <\/span>cat scratch disease (CSD)<\/span><\/a>. While most healthy humans are unlikely to succumb to such illness, those with compromised <\/span>immune systems are still at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n To keep it on the safe side, wash your face with <\/span>antibacterial soap<\/span> after your cat licks it. Also, if you have any cuts or open wounds, keep your cat away from them.<\/span><\/p>\nWhy Does My Cat Lick My Face?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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