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Tag Archives: cat greeting behavior

Cat-to-human friendly nose touch greeting
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Posted on February 11, 2019 by Michael Broad
Feline nose touch greeting - cat to human

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 … please continue reading

Posted in greeting behavior | Tagged cat behavior, cat greeting behavior, greeting behavior, nose touch, nose touching, tail up | 1 Reply

Why do humans and dogs smile but cats don’t?
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Posted on October 8, 2018 by Michael Broad
Cat smile or feline anatomy?

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 … please continue reading

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

Why do cats sniff each other’s noses?
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Posted on April 6, 2018 by Michael Broad
Why do cats sniff each others noses?

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. please continue reading

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

Why do cats touch your face with their nose?
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Posted on May 5, 2017 by Michael Broad
Why do cats touch your face with their nose?

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 … please continue reading

Posted in greeting behavior | Tagged cat behavior, cat greeting behavior, greeting behavior | 3 Replies

Kissing Kittens
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Posted on August 11, 2013 by Michael Broad

This is the first time that I have seen this sort of behavior. The video (animated .gif file, actually) is a bit peculiar and I hope it plays for you. Below the video is a still image in case the … please continue reading

Posted in Cat Behavior, greeting behavior | Tagged cat behavior, cat greeting behavior, nose touching | 4 Replies

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