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That's the kitty getting overwhelmed. Move your arm out the way for a bit to let him calm down.
This doesn't work if your cat is just feeling playful or energetic.
Lol mine does it if I keep perfectly still, so any overwhelming going on is purely of her own making. Luckily she's tiny and her claws don't really penetrate. And god, those sorry licks inbetween...
I just go along with it. I strangely do not mind having my hand and forearm shredded.
Yep, my male cat is a bit special, and he gets over stimulated very easily, and he only does this when he is.
My cat is always playful and energetic lol but he's a wild one at 1 1/2. Got a 2nd one and she's helping calm him down thankfully, she's just also the sweetest damn thing, purrs at the drop of a hat