Why does my cat keep licking me?

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A cat that keeps licking its owner usually means one of several things: it wants to get close to you, or it feels very safe and trusting of your presence. It may also be making a request — hoping you will play with it, or that you will feed it because it is hungry.

In addition, if you carry a cat’s scent on you, that can also make the cat keep licking you. Also, when a cat feels stressed or anxious, it will keep licking itself or its owner to relieve its emotions.

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