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If you've been around cats at all, you will likely have seen them licking themselves, which is their way of taking a bath! Their tongues are particularly well suited for this job. They have tiny little barbs on them to help remove dirt and loose hair from their fur. These little spines are what make their tongues feel like sandpaper when they are licking you! But, why do my cats lick me? What does it mean when a cat licks you?  According to PetMD, there are several possible reasons.  When I first noticed my cat licking me, I thought maybe they were trying to see if I would make a good dinner. That's not quite the answer, but PetMD does...

If you have cats, or even if you just see cats on social media, you'll probably know that cats like to think inside the box. But, why do cats like boxes?  According to PetMD, one reason is security. Cats with boxes have a safe space to retreat to when the rest of the world is just too much - and couldn't we all use that! This can be especially useful for a cat that is going through a change, like a move. If you and your cat are bonded, putting something with your scent on it, like a t-shirt, in a box for your cat might help reassure them that things are ok even in an unfamiliar environment.    PetMD...