Cat Licks My Nose What Does It Mean

[gordiescotland1]

Hi there
I was wondering why my cat licks my nose. She has done it since she was a kitten she is now 2 it is really sweet and I am wondering if this is a sign of affection?

[Prudie]

I'd say it was definitely a sign of affection or at least that she thinks of you as a kindred spirit that needs a wash - like a kitten

[Baldric]

No help here then gordie?
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Animals-and-Nature/Question1294569.html

[B00]

Don't kid yourself, she's checking to see if you're worth eating for dinner.

I'd sleep with one open if I were you.

[Barmaid]

lol @ b00.

I work on the basis that if my cat licks my nose he likes it as much as the last thing he licked which is normally his own or his girlfriend's bottom.

Upshot is, he thinks you are an arse? ;)

(Sorry, no offence intended, but I am a cat slave through and through).

[B00]

eye open*

[B00]

and lol backatcha BM!

[FredPuli43]

Sounds about right, BM. Cats are not my territory, but, when a dog does it, the dog is reviving memories of being a puppy. At that age, the dog licks its dam's face around the mouth in an effort to get her to regurgitate food ! The puppy grows up to learn that human owners like this, mistaking it for affection, kisses, and the dog continues to do it as it brings a warm response.

[Peaspeculiars]

Hi gordieS, 'Boop!'
It's a familiarisation greeting apparently...
'...Some cats rub their faces on humans as a friendly greeting or sign of affection. This visual action is also olfactory communication as it leaves a scent from the scent glands located in the cat's cheeks. Cats also perform a "head bonk" (or "bunt"), in which they bump a human or other cat with the front part of the head, which also contains scent glands. Head-bumping may also be a display of social dominance, and cheek rubbing is often exhibited by a dominant cat towards a subordinate....'

He's claiming you as his owner, so stop reading AB and fetch him his cat-food lol :-)

[pastafreak]

So what does it mean if my cat likes to chew my hair...?

[boxtops]

Aw, mine too, pasta - he sits on the back of the sofa and hauls away.... :-(

(The worst bit was when he took a shine to nibble's underarm hair - ouch!!)

Gordie, it's a kitten thing. Anything which starts in kittenhood usually stays when they are adult. My cats love it if I butt the top of their head with my chin, it reminds them of their mother licking their heads.

[tonyav]

gordie, is your nose sore ?, I find that when a cat licks you it's like being rubbed by sandpaper.

[Peaspeculiars]

Pastafreak, if your cat is chewing your hair it's another sign of affection or it can be a condition called 'Pica' where the feline will chew non-food items to relieve stress and calm them -one of my cats has a thing for eating all my house plants :-/
In most cases it's affection though :-)

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

At least yours do sweet things. Mine sideswipes my face with her arse

[B00]

Ha!

You're all lucky! your cats know you exist and acknowledge your existence, mine only does that when she's eaten two biscuits out of her bowl and it's now 'empty' and it must be filled IMMEDIATELY!

[pastafreak]

B00,my ungrateful little wretch does that all the time. I think he needs as muzzle to keep his little gob shut...he also leaves most of his food (wet)on the floor. Yuck!