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I’ve experienced some significantly solid benefits to kissing cats on the lips: There are all kinds of studies about hugging and other forms of affection causing the body to release endorphins. When I smooch my kitties on the lips, I feel extra-close to them — closer than when I kiss the the tops of their heads or back haunches....

Also, cats have scent glands on their cheeks and lips which secrete feel-good pheromones when they rub on objects (such as the sofa, doors, YOU), and a kiss from their human companion may be seen by your cat a similar demonstration of affection and ownership as the cat would display to you....

Parasites, such as Toxoplasmosis, can sometimes be transmitted to humans through unsafe handling of kitty litter. If you know your cat has any of the diseases above, be careful to keep your distance until he or she is well again....