Frequent light licks on your hands/feet are feline kisses showing bonding. Take as a compliment!
Showing Affection
Licking hair/ears mimics cat maternal group grooming. They consider you part of their family!
Grooming You
Persistent licks can signal boredom and requesting playtime or petting. Give them focal engagement.
Wanting Attention
Self-licking provides comfort. Excessive hair licking may indicate anxiety to address.
Stress Relief
Body licking adds their scent, a sign of feline ownership. They're claiming you!
Scent Marking
Licking sweaty skin accesses nutrient-rich salt/proteins. Distract them with a snack toy instead.
Protein Interest
Some lick while kneading recalling weaning milk flow. Provide a cozy blanket to knead.
Kneading Throwback