Cleaning
Cats are very clean animals, they lick their fur hundreds of times a day!
By licking the hair, they can not only remove the dust, dirt, parasites, etc. from the body, but also prevent the hair from balling up.
Summer Cooling
In summer, cats can lick Hair way to dissipate heat.
During the process of licking, the cat’s fur will be stained with saliva. Saliva naturally takes away some heat as it evaporates.
Keep warm in winter
When temperatures drop in winter, cats will grow back Some fine fluff.
At this time, the temperature is low, and the heat removed by evaporation is very small.
The hair that has been licked will form an air layer that can keep warm after fluffing, thereby effectively maintaining body temperature.
Relieves stress
For cats , licking hair is a common way of stress relief.
Cats can relieve stress and relieve their tension by licking their fur.
Absorption of vitamin D
Cholesterol and other substances secreted by the cat’s fur will be exposed to sunlight Produces vitamin D.
During the process of licking, the cat can absorb the vitamin D that has been produced into the body.
Has skin disease
When a cat has parasites on its skin Or bacteria, cats will keep licking the affected area with their tongues.
Because they have rough protrusions on their tongues, licking the affected area can relieve itching.
Show status
Cats tell friend by smell .
By licking their fur, they mark their own scent on each other and label them “our own”;
Licking their fur is also a social way for cats,
Unlike dogs, in the cat world, cats with high status are qualified to lick other cats.
