Why Do Cats Lick Each Other when They Greet?  by Melodie Anne
Coffman, Demand Media Google     Cats who are familiar with each
other often lick one another.      Cats who are familiar with
each other often lick one another.      It's enjoyable to watch
two cats greet each other. They purr loudly, butt heads and lick
each other -- sometimes even when they first meet. Kitties lick
each other for a variety of reasons, and if a cat considers you
part of her family, she'll lick you, too.      To Clean
Felines are naturally clean critters. They like everything to be
neat and in order -- including their feline friends. One reason
cats lick each other upon greeting is to clean each other. Maybe
Felix just finished feasting on his evening entree. Max might
come up and lick Felix's face to remove any leftover scraps.
Felix gets a bath, while Max gets to enjoy the tiny last morsel
of food. Some kitties give full-body baths, while others may
simply lick the other feline in the face.      Marking Territory
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