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post #31 of 38
2/12/12 at 9:37am

My Mario is not really a licker - she only likes to lick my Elizabeth Arden hand lotion if I put that on.  I think she loves the smell - I must say I do.  I had a little boy cat who would sometimes give me kisses after we played.  He would play bite my fingers, then give kisses in the same spot as if to say "I'm sorry - I was just playing".  It would melt my heart every time.  I definitely believe kitties like to give kisses too.

 

However, my Mario loves to snuggle close to me, but she cleans herself afterwards always - so I don't think she likes the smell of me on her - or it could be I've mussied up her fur.  But she's a very vain girl anyway. laughing02.gif

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post #32 of 38
2/13/12 at 1:18pm
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Originally Posted by bastetservant View Post

Well, I don't know where the idea that cats lick humans because they don't like their smell comes from. I do remember hearing that lions don't attack humans, or even like to be around them, because they don't like their smell. I have no experience with lions, except viewing them at the zoo. But, still, I wonder about the validity of this idea. How was this theory determined, and tested? Is there any factual basis to this idea?
Do you have any real science to back this theory up for domestic cats?

Robin



First of all off course I have sience back the things I say.

 

My knowlegde come from many years with animals....the last 10 years I have been a breeder.

My friend whom I wrote about DO have a lot of knowlegde, and is one of the most spoken for behaviorists.

I could give you a link to her website....but you would not understand anything, its on danish.

 

I respect your right to an oppinion....please respect mine

 

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post #33 of 38
2/13/12 at 1:33pm

I don't think you need to worry about this. Most cats don't like to cuddle anyway, including my cat. Cats usually choose when they want to snuggle and play, so it is best not to try to play and give your cat a lot of attention when they seem to be relaxing or trying to sleep.

bigwink.gif

 

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post #34 of 38
2/13/12 at 2:05pm
If you have any links to any scientific studies that support the validity of your claims, I'd like to see them.

Robin
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post #35 of 38
2/13/12 at 7:43pm

I can agree with the "lick us because they like the salt" part at least because my cats will always come by for an arm lick after I've just got back from a run and am all sweaty. I've never heard the licking us because they dislike our smell thing, except that they lick our smell off of their fur after being pet, but that's just because they enjoy smelling like themselves.

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post #36 of 38
2/13/12 at 8:25pm
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Originally Posted by Brandy Rowe View Post

My Mario is not really a licker - she only likes to lick my Elizabeth Arden hand lotion if I put that on.  I think she loves the smell - I must say I do.  I had a little boy cat who would sometimes give me kisses after we played.  He would play bite my fingers, then give kisses in the same spot as if to say "I'm sorry - I was just playing".  It would melt my heart every time.  I definitely believe kitties like to give kisses too.

 

However, my Mario loves to snuggle close to me, but she cleans herself afterwards always - so I don't think she likes the smell of me on her - or it could be I've mussied up her fur.  But she's a very vain girl anyway. laughing02.gif



Tech Cat 2 is not a licker or a cuddler.  He looks like a darling, sweet angel but he just enjoys a bite.  Actually, we have been excersising with him and having him chase the laser as well as other cat toys.  It does seem to curb his urge to bite.

 

Elizabeth Arden must have a particular ingredient that she finds palatable.  LOL

 

Tech Cat 2 enjoys strawberries, watermelon and even tomatoes which is also unusual for a cat.  I hope they aren't bad for him.  He doesn't get his change to have them much anyways.  I know he's never supposed to have chocolate so that's off limits. Like I said, maybe when he gets older and settles down he might enjoy a cuddle.  For now, he's just over a year old.    

 

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post #37 of 38
2/13/12 at 8:27pm
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Originally Posted by CatIsMyFriend View Post

I don't think you need to worry about this. Most cats don't like to cuddle anyway, including my cat. Cats usually choose when they want to snuggle and play, so it is best not to try to play and give your cat a lot of attention when they seem to be relaxing or trying to sleep.

bigwink.gif

 



All my cats don't mind a pet except for the kitty in question.  He does not snuggle.  I don't dare disturb him when he sleeps, because if he hears his name he's up and running.  He seems to have tons of energy.  Playing is what he does best.  He's young still.

 

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post #38 of 38
2/17/12 at 12:35pm
This thread has been edited and some personal remarks removed. Just a reminder if you want to get personal, please take it to PM's. It's not allowed out on the boards.

Can we stick to the Op's original questions? Thanks. smile.gif
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