I've seen a mother cat that had just given birth. In the first few hours, she was constantly licking her kittens all over, including their genital areas. This licking serves multiple purposes. It not only cleans the kittens but also helps in the bonding process between the mother and her babies. It's an essential part of the early care that mother cats provide to their kittens.
In the book 'The Cat Who...' series, the main cat character shows love in various ways, including licking. It has a special relationship with its owner, and the licking is a form of communication and affection within the story.
Well, once I was helping at an animal shelter. There was a shy little kitten. When I first had to check if she had any sores in that area, it was a gentle process. I had to be really careful as she was scared. I used a soft swab to do a quick check. It was a new experience for me in terms of handling such a young and timid cat in this way.
One great story is about a stray cat that was constantly licking itself in a corner. A kind-hearted person took it in. Over time, the cat became very affectionate towards its new owner. It would always be around, licking the owner's hand as a sign of love and gratitude.
One way is to simply distract the dog. For example, when you see the dog approaching the cat with the intention to lick, call the dog's name and offer it a toy or a treat. This redirects its attention away from the cat.
In certain animal - centered fantasy novels, like those about magical beasts, there could be descriptions of one beast cleaning another in a way that might seem similar. For instance, if there's a dragon - like creature taking care of its smaller dragonlings, it might use its long tongue to clean parts of their bodies that could be misconstrued as something like this in a very general sense. However, these are always written in a more innocent and natural - care - giving context.