CATDOLL : Why do cats always like to lick their fur?

Reasons why cats like to lick their fur:

1. Cats lick their fur to make themselves cleaner. Cats can lick their fur to sweep away the fallen hair, making the hair smoother. At the same time, they can remove some dust and dirt stuck on the cat's hair, keeping their bodies clean and tidy.

2. In the summer, cats can dissipate heat by licking their fur. In the process of licking their fur, cats' fur will be stained with saliva. In the process of evaporation, the saliva will naturally take away some heat.

3. Relieve stress. For cats, licking their fur is a common way to relieve stress. Cats can relieve stress and ease their tension by licking their fur.

4. Absorb vitamin D. Cats' fur will secrete substances such as cholesterol, which will produce vitamin D under the sun. In the process of licking their fur, cats can absorb the already produced vitamin D into their bodies.

Notes on cat licking fur:

1. When there is a wound, cats instinctively want to relieve it by licking, but this will accelerate the deterioration of the wound. Especially after surgery, cats must wear an Elizabethan collar to prevent licking.

2. If a cat always licks a certain part of its body, and even licks it to the point of hair loss and alopecia, this is definitely a problem. In most cases, it is caused by extreme anxiety and requires timely attention.

3. Cats can easily bring cat hair into their bodies when combing their hair, which can easily cause a large amount of hair to accumulate in the digestive tract. These hairs will form hair balls and may cause obstruction of the digestive tract.