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Why do cats lay on their backs and lick their own nookies2007-11-25 12:31:13

My male cat seems to be doing it all the time, I'm worried he doesn't like to play anymore. He just sits and lays around and licks and licks.

Has he gone mental or should I have him put down?

Answers:

because they dont have a care in the world just imagine what they do together

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Because they can..

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Because they can.

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Just grooming, maybe he is bored, needs some toys, and attention. (I would even suggest a female cat, but there really are more than enough kittens around)

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By nookies, I'm assuming you mean his private area.

Um.how else is it going to get clean? I doubt YOU want to lick it clean.

That being said, cats can groom excessively for many reasons; fungus, parasites (worms, fleas, etc.), bowel problems (if their butt hurts, they'll clean it more often) boredom..and some cats become obsessive and neurotic. The cleaning becomes less of a necessity and more of a compulsion. Some cats get so bad they start to pull their own hair out while cleaning.

If you think his cleaning is excessive, take him to the vet.

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Sometimes male cats, like any other male, like to enjoy themselves. If you are worried he is doing it to much, try a distract him or engage him in play.

He just found something that feels good, time to help him find something else.

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Cats are among the cleanest animals there are, there always cleaning them self's..This is normal behavior..Maybe if you got a cat book so you can learn more about your pet, instead of being quick to put him down for doing something that's totally normal for a cat!

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Have you checked for skin irritation? If has has just matured then it could be he's just discovered he can.

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Never gave it much thought. if I could i would never leave the house. Get him a buddy to play with.

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He's not mental, just horny all the time!! Nah, joking, cats are very clean animals, if its too much you should ask a vet maybe he has an infection.

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If you have a cat by now you should know that's how they clean themselves. Duh!!

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This is a bad sign - your male cat may have a blocked urethra and he is licking his nookies in an attempt to either clear the blockage or relieve the pain.