Why does a cat sniff a person's nose: strange behavior or is there a meaning

30.06.2023 22:33

Cats, as we know, love to sniff everything, including their owner’s face.

At the same time, for some reason the pet always tries to sniff the owner’s nose.

We explain why cats do this.

Why does a cat sniff its owner's nose?

There is nothing strange about this behavior of the pet.

A cat sniffs your nose to greet you, just as it sniffs the faces of its fellow cats.

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Photo: © Belnovosti

A pet can also sniff the owner's face to feel his scent, remember him, and strengthen trust and closeness.

Sometimes cats not only sniff their owners' faces, but also try to lick them. You shouldn't let your pet do this, it's unhygienic.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor