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Old March 25th 07, 05:13 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Default Why do cats lick each other?

stonej wrote:

My cats like to lick each other around the ears, head and neck. Why do
cats do that? It is a
sign of affection for each other or some instinct thing?


It serves several purposes: grooming, affection, bonding, dominance.