When Cats Wrap Their Tails Around You
So, why does your cat wrap their tail around you? Well, humans greet each other with handshakes, hugs, and kisses, but cats’ way of greeting humans is by wrapping their tails around people or intertwining their tails with other cats.
It’s yet another way cats show affection and they want to interact with you. They’re also rubbing their scent around you. Don’t be surprised if you hear purring when it happens.
Why Your Cat Licks You
Many people assume that cats lick them to show love, which is pretty accurate—licking is a sign of affection. Not only do mother cats lick their kittens to groom them, but cats also lick themselves to groom and they lick each other to show affection .
In addition to showing affection, cats lick humans to mark their territory and to show their owners that they are part of their cat family. But in some cases, licking behaviors may be a sign that your cat is anxious or stressed or they notice that you ‘re feeling that way.
When Cats Chew Your Hair
Not only do cats groom themselves and other cats, but they also groom their owner’s hair. And when your cat grooms you, they’re trying to share their scent with you by targeting your “furry parts”.
Your cat is likely to continue doing it if they receive reinforcement, which could be talking to them or moving your head towards them while they’re grooming you. Sometimes, the behavior can be aggressive and they can pull out your hair while doing it.