Strange habit

[Debs1964]

Would anyone know why my cat likes licking plastic? She is an indoor cat, if this would make a difference. Thanks

[garner]

Cats do these funny things...I have three and one of mine loves supermarket carrier bags and they are plastic,he will lick them forever and a day if I let him yet my other two are not interested.Its just a cat thing bless em.

[wolf63]

My tom cat Frankie has a thing about the plastic shower curtain. Maybe it is the oil or maybe the texture of it.

He insists on trying to climb it - it frustrates him that he can't get his claws into it. Sometimes I wonder about him!

Frankie and his sister (Princess Merlin) are 2 year old indoor cats.

[Debs1964]

Ah thanks for the answers, yep it is plastic bags that Storm loves too, at least I know there is nothing wrong with her, as you say its just a "cat thing" : ) Its just funny that Charlie is complete opposite and does nothing like this

[spitfire1958]

My dogs lick the plastic on the shower curtain and, unfortunately, my legs when I get out of the shower. i have not been able to determine what they are missing in their diets that would cause them to do this. I think it is either something in the moisterizing soap or the water itself. The also try to lick the moisterizer off my legs, but I won't let them because it may make them sick and I don't want my legs to have "doggie breath". Also, I have had cats before and I believe they just sometimescrave attention. They do many things to get people's attention and perhaps that is what she is doing.

[spitfire1958]

Your cat's have totally distinct personalities. That's what makes them so much fun. Although I am not a cat person, I know that even between litter mates the personalities vary greatly. Enjoy your little one and play with her often. I also found out recently that ferrets also love to play like that and some will even play with cats.

[Debs1964]

Absolutely, thanks for all the answers guys. This is such a great site, as it can answer all sorts and put minds at rest. I will enjoy my furry friends and their funny little habits, they have been a godsend to me in the last few years and brought me so much fun and TLC when needed. So thanks again.! x