Hi guys,

My husband and I have an extremely affectionate 5 month old mainecoon. He jumps up to us and sits right up on my chest so he can nuzzle into my neck- so sweet! He loves to lick and nibble my chin and nose, and basically washes and groomes me for hours!
He is not like it so much with my husband, just nibbling his fingers occasionally. Also, he only sits on my husbands lap whereas he tries to get as close as possible to my face. I think he's a mommys boy which is lovely, however my husband thinks he may be trying to be dominant over me in the way a dog might?

What are peoples thoughts?

Thanks

Out of a litter of 4 kittens 2 of them are 'lickers' I don't think it's anything to worry about, like you say he's 'grooming' you so definately a sign of affection.

Even now my 2 year old licks me occasionally, I think it's adorable

If the licking does bother you in any way ... have you considered another cat? Then they can groom each other to their hearts content. He might still groom you though

I think, that...as always.....some pictures of the said cat in action may help the learned members of this forum in providing the answer you require.

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It's because he thinks you're a dirty, smelly girl and is trying to clean you up

Seriously though, I don't know - but it does sound like he's doing it out of affection!

This I agree with 100%

I currently have a licky cat, he licks everybody but will lick my hands for hours. He will also lick the kittens and his brother so as far as I am concerned it is affection.

my ollie does exactly the same hes 10 weeks old

i see it as him making it known that im his mommy an he loves me

he will sleep on my lap in a wierd position too ( holds his head under my chin 2 front paws on my chest and the rest on him in my lap.

its partly self comfort for him, re-creating what he used to do with his mom n litter mates.

if its not bothering you dont worry hes showing you love. your OH should be jelous haha

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Thank guys,

I do love him doing it so would never try to stop it - my OH probably is jealous!

i give the cat more attention than I give him at times

xxxxx

I have no idea what you mean () fancy giving a blimmin cat more attention than your hubby ...

As I write there is a large maine coon attached to my left leg. His name is Digger and he is three years old. He loves me and follows me . My wife and son care for him as well but he is my cat. He waits in the driveway for me. After being fed, he follows me to my recliner where he sits and watches tv. A cat nap might be neccessary so he will clean himself and my left leg. While serving active duty in the Marines the left leg had nerve damage resulting in medical discharge from service. I normally wear shorts which gives Digger the opportunity to clean my knee. Then he will sleep using my knee for a pillow. It something that happens everyday and I don't think I could have been able to teach a cat to do this. My wife says he knows where I hurt and he is taking care of me. Who knew angels were furry and had a rough tongue?