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Why do domestic cats exchange scent with their human caregiver?

PoC avatarPosted on March 21, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 21, 2022

Why do domestic cats carry out ‘scent exchange’ with their owner? First of all, what is scent exchange? It may not be apparent to a cat caregiver that it is taking place. However, it happens very often, particularly when a … Continue reading →

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3 resident cats smell a newbie intensely to check out his health and ‘credentials’

PoC avatarPosted on October 6, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 6, 2021

This seems to be some sort of shelter where there are many cats. She may be a foster carer operating from home. Three of her resident cats check the credentials of the incoming newbie with great interest and intensity. The … Continue reading →

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Presenting the back of your hand when greeting a domestic cat

PoC avatarPosted on June 23, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 23, 2021

There are advantages to presenting the back of your hand when greeting a domestic cat, including your own cat. I always do it. This may be because my cat is a former feral cat and is perhaps a little twitchier … Continue reading →

Posted in avoiding scratched hands | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat greeting behavior, cat prey, cat scratch, greeting behavior, Natural Instincts | Leave a reply

The Michelangelo technique for humans greeting cats

PoC avatarPosted on June 23, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 23, 2020

The Michelangelo technique for humans greeting cats is Jackson Galaxy’s. I’d rather use his inimitable words than mine as I don’t want to in any way misdescribe it. As the cat approaches, I will allow my hand to relax, palm … Continue reading →

Posted in greeting behavior | Tagged cat behavior, cat friends, cat greeting behavior, greeting behavior, jackson galaxy, nose touching | 2 Replies

What does ‘cat bunting’ mean?

PoC avatarPosted on September 22, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 22, 2019

Conclusion My understanding of these two feline terms, ‘butting’ and ‘bunting’ is that the former is a sign of friendship (but does not deposit scent) while the latter is about depositing scent, for scent marking, from scent glands in the … Continue reading →

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Introducing yourself to an unknown domestic cat in or outside the home

PoC avatarPosted on April 24, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 24, 2019

Some thoughts on introducing yourself to an unknown domestic cat in or outside the home. Cat calls the shots I frequently meet domestic cats on the sidewalk (pavement) where I live. If I approach them I do so deferentially. As … Continue reading →

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Cat-to-human friendly nose touch greeting

PoC avatarPosted on February 11, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 10, 2021

This is a cat-to-human friendly nose touch greeting. Cats who are friendly with each do it a lot combined with the tail up and scent exchange rubbing including head butting. It’s very hard for a domestic cat to greet us … Continue reading →

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Why do humans and dogs smile but cats don’t?

PoC avatarPosted on October 8, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 9, 2018

Why do humans and dogs smile but cats don’t? Firstly, I am not sure that dogs do smile but I’ll concentrate on humans and cats, two species that I know well. Note: these are my thoughts because the experts don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in affection | Tagged cat greeting behavior, cat purr, cat smile, nose touching, tail up | 8 Replies

Why do cats sniff each other’s noses?

PoC avatarPosted on April 6, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 18, 2020

Cats don’t sniff each other’s noses as a greeting; they touch or near-touch instead. It is the same as the human handshake. It is a friendly gesture which enhances the relationship between cats or cat and other species of animal including humans.

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Why do cats touch your face with their nose?

PoC avatarPosted on May 5, 2017 by Michael BroadMay 6, 2017

I expect the majority of cat owners to know the answer to the question in the title but (a) as the question is asked on the Internet and (b) it is useful to spell out the reason for the sake … Continue reading →

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