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	Why does my kitten suck/lick my Neck? Q: Hi, My name is Lynne from Australia and I am writing about one of my kittens named Millie. She is 6 months old and we got her from a cat shelter when she was 6 weeks old. She had been dumped outside in a crate and was very timid and nervous. Since she has been at home with us she has become very affectionate and she will lay on me and suck/lick my neck often falling asleep in the process. I would like to know why she does it? Thank you for taking the time to answer this query and we love the website. Best Wishes Lynne

A: Millie is exhibiting a comfort seeking behaviour rather like thumb sucking in children. Domestication tends to lead to such behaviours becoming overemphasised in cats, especially in those of nervous disposition. These kind of behaviour are often seen in Oriental breeds of cat because of there somewhat neurotic temperament. Angela Bodey MRCVS (Vet for PetPlanet)

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