Why Does My Cat Lick Me Then Bite Me

New silver-furred cat licking its owner’s hand before a gentle bite in a warm living room.

Why then does my cat lick me, and bite me? It feels disorienting, that slight change of soft tongue to sharp teeth, yet it is not accidental. This combination of biting and affection is one of the more interesting things that cats talk about. It is an instinct, a sensory boundary, emotional expression, and how … Read more