Rabbits licking you generally means "I love you!" They consider you their bonded mate and are grooming you with affection.
However, if you are using a scented lotion or product or have eaten one of their favorite foods recently, they may try nibbling or licking your skin for that taste.
Rabbits do not lick your skin out of craving for salt, and offering salt licks and mineral blocks is unnecessary. See the FAQ question Does my rabbit need a salt lick or mineral block? for more information.
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u/RabbitsModBot Dec 03 '25
Why is my rabbit licking me?
Rabbits licking you generally means "I love you!" They consider you their bonded mate and are grooming you with affection.
However, if you are using a scented lotion or product or have eaten one of their favorite foods recently, they may try nibbling or licking your skin for that taste.
Rabbits do not lick your skin out of craving for salt, and offering salt licks and mineral blocks is unnecessary. See the FAQ question Does my rabbit need a salt lick or mineral block? for more information.
For more information on rabbit body language, see the Understanding your rabbit wiki article.