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Old 24-12-2006, 10:55 AM
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Re: Learn a new language for Christmas!

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Originally Posted by Garden Carpet View Post
Sheryl, While reading ths I had a wonderful picture of a cat rubbing the top of it's head against your face and purring.Why do they do that butting thing with the top of the back of their heads?

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There are scent glands along the side of their cheeks and usually one of those 'snudges' - as we call them at home - start, with cheek contact. In that respect its probably a case of sharing identity by giving you their personal scent and trying to receive yours. Some cats do like to offer a considerable head butt greeting with the top of their heads too though don't they? That does make me laugh. I can be quite a klonk! I just read it as their equivalent to a hug
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