Why would a cat be obsessed with an injury on a human?

by Nikki
(Florida)


I recently lost my toenail in an injury, and my cat is insistent on biting, licking, smelling, and rubbing the injured toe. It's still an open wound and I don't want her to contribute to an infection (it also just hurts).


I have to keep her out of my room and stay in there most of the day because she won't leave my toe alone.

Why would a cat be so obsessed with a human injury, and how can I get her to stop so we can be in the same room again?

Thank you!

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by: Mike

Maybe she's trying to help you heal it as that is what cats do to their own wounds. Can you cover it with a bandage or wear some kind of slipper to protect it for now?

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