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[–] DaTingGoBrrr@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Then why do all cats I have licked back at acted so surprised and offended?

[–] leftzero@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Because amongst cats grooming is a show of dominance.

[–] TankovayaDiviziya@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago (1 children)

So my cat's grooming me is asserting dominance over me? The bitch.

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 1 month ago

You're the mom now, cat!

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 month ago

Creepy smooth tongue

[–] Nalivai@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

You're not good at licking them it seems