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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Do cats groom each other as sign of affection? New study disputes theory

House cats grooming each other is not always a sign of affection and friendship, but can even indicate conflict, according to a new study that upends long-held assumptions about their behaviour.

In homes with multiple cats, it’s assumed that a feline licking another, known as allogrooming, is a sign that they are getting along with each other.

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