Why do kittens always like to lick their own feet?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Why do kittens always like to lick their own feet?

The reasons why kittens like to lick their own feet:

1. Cats are very clean animals and often lick their own hair for the purpose of cleaning. Your feet may be cleaning.

2. When a cat has a wound on its foot and feels pain, it will keep licking it. The owner should check whether the cat's foot is injured in time.
3. If there are fleas on the cat's feet and it is itchy, it will not be able to help but lick it all the time. The cat should be dewormed regularly.
4. If the cat’s claws are arthritic and cause pain, they will lick them frequently. You should take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in time.
5. When a cat is anxious, it will lick its paws constantly to relieve stress and calm its emotions. The owner can play with it to divert its attention.