Categories Cat Facts. Two of my cats are best friends. They play together, cuddle together and follow one another around. They also groom one another almost every day. But I noticed that my cats were frequently grooming each other and then immediately starting to fight.
Why Do Cats Lick And Groom Each Other?
Why Do Cats Lick & Groom Each Other? Hint: It's Probably Not What You Think
Posted on Published: January 24, By: Author thediscerningcat. Categories Cat Behaviour. As cute as we think this behavior is, there is actually practical logic behind it. So, why do cats lick each other?
Why Do Cats Lick & Groom Each Other? Hint: It’s Probably Not What You Think
When you buy through links on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more here. At this point, either the first cat will continue to groom the second on his or her own, or the second cat will join in, grooming the first cat back until the two begin licking and grooming one another for a little while.
So, why do cats groom each other? Scientists call this adorable behavior allogrooming. But why do cats groom each other? In a study called Sociality in cats: A comparative review published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, researchers from the University of Bristol in the U.
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