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tblue37

(66,458 posts) Mon Apr 7, 2025, 03:37 AM Apr 7

Compilation--cats & kittens react to being kissed

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Compilation--cats & kittens react to being kissed (Original Post) tblue37 Apr 7 OP

Awwww TommieMommy Apr 7 #1

I think it is really ingrained in cats that that approach to the face implies they are about to be bitten/eaten... hlthe2b Apr 7 #2

TommieMommy

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1. Awwww

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Mon Apr 7, 2025, 05:39 AM

Apr 7

hlthe2b

(109,288 posts)

2. I think it is really ingrained in cats that that approach to the face implies they are about to be bitten/eaten...

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Mon Apr 7, 2025, 06:19 AM

Apr 7

Most extremely socialized cats don't seem to mind their people stroking, patting, some cuddling or even coming behind the head to place a light kiss on the back of the head behind the ears. But, boy, if I had a cat reacting like that to a facial approach, I would NOT keep doing it. The nose rubs initiated by the cat should be considered equivalent without any stress.

Sometimes the ingrained instincts explain a lot.

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