Cats licking people's faces and hands mainly have several meanings: expressing love, declaring sovereignty, helping the owner clean up, and asking for help. As long as the cat has no other abnormal behavior, the owner does not need to worry too much. But if the cat is also accompanied by symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, and weight loss, it may be sick and want to seek help from its owner in this way. In this case, the owner should pay attention to it and it is best to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible to avoid worsening of the condition.

1. Express love

Cats will express their love by licking each other's fur. If a cat trusts you, it will take the initiative to lick your face and hands. At this time, the owner can also touch the cat's head, which will make the cat happier and help deepen the relationship with the cat.

2. Declaration of sovereignty

Cats are very territorial animals. When they see something or their territory, they will mark it with scent. Therefore, when a cat licks people's faces and hands, it is actually asserting its sovereignty, wanting to leave its own scent on the owner's body and telling other cats that you are its owner.

3. Help their owners clean up

Cats are very clean animals and they often clean their bodies by licking their fur. If your cat smells something on your body and thinks your face and hands are dirty, he may clean them for you.

4. Seek help from the owner

If the cat suddenly licks people's faces and hands frequently, it is probably sick and wants to ask for help from the owner in this way. At this time, the owner should pay attention to the physical, mental and appetite conditions of the cat. If any abnormalities are found, such as weight loss, lack of energy, loss of appetite, etc., they need to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.