Why Cats Love Cuddles. If your cat likes to nibble on your toes or arm, she wants to play with you. Cuddling may or may not form part of their love language, but that depends entirely on your cat’s personality.
If your cat especially likes to snuggle up on your lap during cold days, there’s a good chance you serve no greater purpose to them than providing heat and food. It turns out that there’s some science behind why cats cuddle. So why do they do it?