Tagged: scent marking

15 facts on cat bunting

Here are 15 facts about cat bunting. It isn’t only cats who employ this form of behaviour. Bunting is sometimes described as head-butting. Bunting is a form of scent communication (communicating through smell which...

Gabs depositing copious amounts of dirt on my bed after a dust bath

Why do cats roll in dirt? 3 reasons.

In my opinion, there are three reasons why cats roll in dirt: To clean their fur Because it feels good (because the ground is uneven and it gently massages their back) To transmit chemical...

Snow leopard Tost Nature Reserve Mongolia

Social organisation of the snow leopard

This page on the social organisation of the snow leopard is divided into two sections: Home ranges Communication Home Ranges It is thought that snow leopards are solitary except when mating and when a...

Mystery cat picture? A grey-skined Sphynx (hairless cat) lying between some bedding with their fron paws sticking out.

Cat paw prints – clipart, photos, info.

A search for cat paw prints can mean one of two things: a search for clip art of paw prints and/or a cat’s tracks left in sand, earth or snow and sometimes rock! Consequently,...

Cat scent marking by spraying urine horizontally

Do female cats spray?

Yes, female cats spray urine. To be clear, spraying urine is not the same as urinating to remove a waste product. You probably know that but it’s got to be stated for complete charity....

Savannah cat head butt

Why do cats bunt you?

An alternative and a further question on the same or similar topic might be, “Why do domestic cats head-butt each other?” I believe that if you can regard the scent (pheromones) of a domestic...

Cat to human unconditional love

10 basic rules to become a good cat owner

Here are 10 basic rules to help you to become a better cat owner (caregiver). They start with a desire to better understand the domestic cat and through understanding you can provide for their...


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