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Cat Behavior
11 / 22 / 2008

My Maine Coon, Boots, LOVES to have his chin scratched. Does anyone know why???

6 Answers  |  Asked By: kaylamae100   43


Cat Behavior
11 / 5 / 2008

For the first time ever, I saw my 8 yr old cat rub his anal across my carpet! I’ve never seen a cat do this, I thought it was only dogs that do that. Is he alright? Do I need to take him to his vet? Why did he or any other cat do this?

8 Answers  |  Asked By: turbokola   6


Cat Behavior
10 / 30 / 2008

my cat scraches on the furniture because she wants out and i have a water bottle to spray her when she does something bad

4 Answers  |  Asked By: dacat11   114

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