Can Cats Smell Blood?
Is it okay for cats to lick blood?
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Cats also have the instinct to lick away blood so that predators can’t track them. While they probably aren’t in any danger from predators, it is part of their DNA to protect themselves. Cats could also be licking a fresh wound to try and keep it clean.J
Do cats like the taste of blood?
Cats, being carnivores, enjoy the taste of blood. They’re also driven instinctively to clean up blood — whether the blood is on their prey, their muzzle after eating said prey, or a used feminine hygiene product — in order to avoid attracting other predators.J
Why is my cat obsessed with my wound?
The act of excessive licking is often linked to an obsessive compulsive disorder, due to stress or boredom, but it can also be a clinical sign of an underlying condition. Once a wound (granuloma) appears, the feline will continue to groom the area, causing the skin to become infected, irritated and painful.
