Yes, it is instinctive for cats to clean or groom themselves. If they stop grooming themselves it is a sign that the cat is ill, and should be promptly taken to the vet for a check-up.
Do you mean Licking? Cat do that to clean their fur.
its grooming itself
A cat will clean itself with its tongue. This is the reason that cats have "sand paper tongue." A cat will lick itself clean. This is how a cat represents homeostasis Locked by Brwoser Lock.
i had a cat all my life.. i know tons of stuff about cats... but you do not clean that.. area - Usually, a cat will clean its anus in much the same way it cleans the rest of its body. If your cat is hesitant, it may not have been taught how to clean by the mother. Either way, if you wet the base of the tail or the anus itself, it will encourage your cat to clean itself.
A dirty kitty.
Teaching a cat to clean itself effectively involves providing a clean environment, grooming your cat regularly, and encouraging self-grooming through positive reinforcement. Use a soft brush to groom your cat, and reward them with treats or praise when they groom themselves. Additionally, ensure your cat has access to clean water and a balanced diet to support their grooming habits.
because cats are clean animals. and they don't take showers or baths so when they clean themselves they do it good so they won't have to again for a while.
Cats generally just clean them selves all the time it's like a pass time but if this is iregular for your cat I do not know why sorry
A cat licks its paw to clean itself and then rubs its face to spread its scent and mark its territory.
when a cat licks himself, after about an hour the fur would be digested and about another hour later, it pukes a hairball.
You really need to take your cat to a vet so that he can give you something that will help. There's really nothing else you an do.
so it can be clean,same for us we bath and we have bare skin on us