Cats may like to have their chin scratched because it feels good, and this behavior can also help cats clean their chin and mark their scent. But if the cat often wants its owner to scratch its chin, and is also trying every means to scratch its chin, it may be caused by severe itching on the chin. There are many skin diseases that cause itching in cats. It is recommended to perform external deworming first. If there is no If it improves, you need to send it to a pet hospital as soon as possible to diagnose the cause and then treat it.
1. It feels very comfortable
The sensory nerves in the cat’s chin are densely distributed, so when the owner scratches the cat’s chin, these nerves will be stimulated, making the cat feel very comfortable.
2. It can help cats clean their chin
Cats are very clean animals and spend a lot of time cleaning their hair every day, but cats cannot lick the chin. Yes, and when the owner scratches its chin, it is equivalent to its own licking action, which also helps it clean its chin, so the cat will also be very happy and enjoy it.
3. It can help cats mark their odors
There is a special scent gland on the cat’s chin. When the owner scratches the cat’s chin, the scent will remain on the owner’s hands. on, which helps the cat mark the scent.
4. Severe itching on the chin
Because the cat’s paws and tongue cannot reach the chin, it can easily become a breeding ground for parasites, leading to severe itching on the chin. , it will be very comfortable to be scratched on the chin at this time. If the owner finds other abnormalities in the cat, he must consult a pet doctor in time and use appropriate anthelmintics for deworming.
