CATDOLL : Why does the mother cat keep licking her babies?

Reasons why mother cats keep licking their babies:

1. Cats are very clean animals. When a mother cat licks her babies, she may be helping them clean their bodies to prevent bacterial infection.

2. When the mother cat licks her kitten's mouth vigorously, she is helping the kitten learn to breathe and allow it to gasp.

3. When a mother cat licks her kitten, she is expressing her love and care for her kitten.

4. There are barbs on a cat's tongue. When a mother cat licks her kitten, she may be combing the kitten's hair.

5. Newborn kittens are prone to catching cold, so the mother cat will lick them to keep them warm.