![]() ![]() Interrupting this behavior is equivalent to you stopping a friend from shaking hands with someone they are meeting: it can annoy or upset the friend and can make the introduction awkward. Two cats living in the same house may smell each other when one comes in from the outside or comes back from the vet to confirm information about the cat’s state including diet, stress, availability for mating, and mood.īehaviorists suggest that because the butt sniffing routine is a normal part of cat behavior, it’s best not to interrupt it if the cats seem friendly. Some believe the “sniff” can actually relieve tension and stress by helping an individual feel more comfortable about the other cat. Any change or stimulus will often lead to the butt sniff.
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