Why does my cat like to suck on my fingers?

My cat is a big lover .. he likes when I hold him like a baby and purrs like crazy .. then he starts pulling my hand to his face and sucks on my fingers .. why does he do this?

Answer #1

Maybe it helps calm him or maybe it is instictual - suckling. Its not doing him any harm though! :)

Answer #2

he just loves you and maybe he likes the salt that comes off of your skin. or if he’s young he could just be teething.

Answer #3

My cat does that when he is hungry.

Answer #4

It’s how he shows affection … he gets the same calming feel from doing it as when he was a kitten on the teat.

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