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5. my best friend (male black cat made it to 20)

Mon Nov 17, 2025, 01:53 PM

Yesterday

would lick my nose and then quickly bite it
it was his "game" with me
it establishes trust, cats consider trust/love the same thing

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I have a question for the cat owners out there. [View all] MIButterfly Yesterday OP

Martini lis tasting to see.... lastlib Yesterday #1

It's both. Grooming is a sign of affection. Phoenix61 Yesterday #2

Holly was always a bully to Martini. MIButterfly Yesterday #4

Cats try things to see how you react. House of Roberts Yesterday #3

my best friend (male black cat made it to 20) Nigrum Cattus Yesterday #5

Mine licks my nose bamagal62 Yesterday #6

I think grooming is social interaction that can include affection... mike_c Yesterday #7