Why Does My Cat Lick My Hand When I Pet Her. Cats groom each other to forge social bonds and if you are petting your cat she may think that you are socially grooming her so she may just be returning the favor. Typically, all packs have an “alpha” who is in charge of all the other wolves.
Why does my cat lick my hand when i pet him? Kittens and cats tend to be social groomers; In this scenario, you are another cat.