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.
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.
Yes, there are. For example, a girl might be sitting in the park feeling sad. A friendly dog comes up to her and starts licking her hand. It's a simple act but can bring a smile to the girl's face as the dog's affection is so pure.