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My cat is licking dry bedsheets. Is this normal, or is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Van | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 3.3 lbs

Today i just saw my cat licking the bedsheet which seemed to be totally dry. I thought it was thirsty so i gave it some fresh water as her water bowl was almost empty. It did drink but after that it went back on the bed and started licking the bedsheet. Is it normal? Could my cat be sick?

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2018

This does seem like a strange behavior but I wouldn’t be too overly concerned about it. Your cat may have smelled something on the sheet and she was just interested in it. As long as she isnotherwose acting normally, eating and drinking well, and usingnher litter box then I would not be to concerned.

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