Why do cats lick their balls?

In the cat world, a moderate degree of licking is part of normal grooming behavior. For example, a male or female cat may lick the genital area after urinating as a means of cleaning the area.
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Why does my cat get boners?

According to cat health and behavior advice website Paws and Effect, constant erections in neutered male cats could be a sign of a neurological problem such as a brain damage. The brain sends out chemical messages to move certain body parts, such as the penis.
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Why do cats lick their willies?

Thomas: Genital licking can be a sign of urinary tract infections, too. Very often, a cat with a UTI will find that it's very uncomfortable to urinate. You may see your cat squat in the litterbox with no results, or go back and forth frequently to the box in an attempt to void his bladder.
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Why did my cat get a boner while I was petting him?

Petting your cat on his belly can irritate the area and trigger the cat to begin licking his genitals. The cleaning and licking can then lead to an erection. Oftentimes, the cat can clean out the debris and the erections should stop.
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Do cats get turned on when you pet them?

So why do cats do this? It's a controversial topic in the feline behavior world, but many believe it's simply due to overstimulation. Repetitive petting can cause your cat to become overly excited, and trigger an arousal-based bite. Commonly, I see static electricity as a reason for cats to bite during petting.
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Why Does My Cat LICK So Much? - Reasons



Do the cats fart?

Like other gastrointestinal functions, flatulence is a natural occurrence in animals. Though not as often (or as loudly) as dogs and humans, the dignified cat does, indeed, pass gas.
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Do cats like to be kissed?

While it might not feel much like love when your cat spreads its body across your face, it actually is. While some may not like being kissed, most cats enjoy spending quality time with their favorite people.
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Should I pet my cat while sleeping?

If your cat is busy doing something else, like eating, sleeping or playing they are unlikely to appreciate being touched, or fussed. The same goes for if they're hiding, or in one of their quiet places. If your cat appears scared, or in pain you should generally try and avoid touching them.
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Can you hurt a cat's feelings?

Shouting at the TV when your cat is curled in your lap is a guaranteed way to hurt your cat's feelings. Don't be surprised when they get up and leave. Making loud noises shows you don't always respect your cat's sensitivities, and it could cause your cat to avoid spending time with you.
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Do cats get jealous?

Jealousy over the presence of another cat is very common. All cats have different personalities, and some will be made insecure and display jealousy more easily than others. It is important to watch your cat and observe their cues and triggers.
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Can I throw my cat?

Pushing or throwing your cat in frustration can harm her, both physically and in spirit. Always handle your cat with gentle care, and your cat is more likely to respond to your wishes.
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Do cats like when you meow at them?

Meowing at cats allows one to mock them but on a level that they can appreciate. However, I have to acknowledge that all cats are different. Some will walk away once they realise it was a human meowing, others will interrupt immediately with an angry meow, while others will join in the meowing.
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Why do cats follow you into the bathroom?

Cats also probably know that when we are on the toilet, we are a captive audience — nowadays we are so busy and distracted that many cats are probably looking for an opportunity to have our undivided attention!” Cats also might enjoy the “cool, smooth surfaces of sinks and tiles,” or even water, Delgado adds.
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Do cats laugh?

Do cats laugh? Cats can't physically laugh, but they do have their own way of letting us know they are enjoying something. The closet sound of joy you may get from a happy cat is purring, which some people like to perceive as laughter.
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Do cats understand kisses?

Cats communicate in different ways from us, and as such, do not understand what a kiss means. Cats have many other ways of showing affection to one another, as well as to their owners.
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Do cats forget their owners?

Long-term cat memory

Cats have been known to retain information for up to 10 years but are highly selective about what they remember. In short, they will only recall what benefits them. Cats will remember people they had a strong bond with; that is, those who fed and cared for them.
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Do cats have periods?

Female cats do, in fact, go through a monthly cycle, but their "periods" are quite different from human menstruation. Read on to find out what your cat in heat is feeling and what you can do to help.
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Why do cats bite then lick you?

That's how they show affection and mix their scent together. So when cats are being affectionate towards people these grooming behaviors tend to come out, and cats will bite “our fur” and then lick us shortly afterward. That's how they groom themselves, so they assume that's how we need to be groomed too!
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