Paws on mouth!

[silverandzephyr]

I think I may have seen this before, but my 7 month old kitty Silver puts his paws on my mouth when I talk and I'm holding him. Is it his "shut up mummy" look, is it affection?He usually likes to be quite close and is very cuddly with me.

 

[fifi1puss]

Rocko does this. I really don't know why. I think they must like the movement of our mouths and perhaps how they can stop that movement when they touch it. I think its so cute.

 

[ldg]

I think it's affection.

 

[silverandzephyr]

I hope so. I'd be sad if he were saying"Shut up, loud crazy lady."

 

[strange_wings]

It's probably just his version of a kitty game. And if he thinks you're crazy - who cares? There's nothing to be sad about. I'm sure all of our cats think we're strange for the things we do - like showering or using a vacuum.

A few days ago I went to pick up one of my outdoor kitties and got a foot in the mouth. I really do not want to know what he stepped in, it certainly tasted terrible!

The lesson learned: Close your mouth when cat paws come near your face.

 

[nanner]

Larry does it too. I'll be holding him and he'll be purring and look up at me and there goes the paw on the mouth.

 

[addiebee]

I get patted or touched on the face all the time. I see it as contact and affection. You haven't lived, though, until you get "kissed' on the mouth by a loving kitty. Ick! I have one who also preaches on my mouth and nose.

 

[mikes julie]

both my fur babies do the same thing. I actually think it is cute.