Why does my cat lick me?

Ever wondered why your cat licks you? According to animal behaviourists, your cat is most likely doing this because they like you and is showing you affection.

Cats have a complex social structure and many like to keep themselves to themselves, but one way in which cats who do enjoy the company of other cats show this affection to each other is through grooming. Cats will lick other cats in their social group partly to create a bond, but also because licking other cats within the group creates a group odour. The group odour, scent or smell, helps domesticated and feral cats to tell who is in their social group.

So, your cat is probably licking you it’s because they know they’re part of your family!