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How does a cat know where to lick?

We've all seen cats who are walking or seemingly asleep suddenly lick a specific place frantically and then go back to what they were doing. Why do they do it? Do they have a voice in their heads saying 'lick sector 3e2 delta' which must be instantly obeyed?

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  • 6 years ago

    Cats have very sensitive skin, which is also why they don't like water. Cats feel the dirt or other substance on their bodies and hairs and lick it. Lol.

  • 6 years ago

    Don't they just feel the itches and lick?

  • 6 years ago

    How do you scratch a sudden itch? Same thing.

  • Mircat
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    How do you know what spot to scratch when you have an itch?

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  • Ken S
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    How do you know where to scratch?

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