Tuesday, February 26, 2008

1. Lick the Lips...

2. Lick the side of one paw until it is wet.
3. Rub the wet paw over the head, including ear, eye, cheeck and chin.
4. Wet the other paw in the same way.
5. Rub the wet paw over that side of the head.
6. Lick front legs and sholders.
7. Lick flanks.
8. Lick genitals.
9. Lick hind legs.
10. Lick tail form base to tip.

Definition: The set sequence which a cat follows when indulging in a complete 'wash-and-brush-up.'

Source: "Catwatching" by Desmond Morris - The ESSENTIAL Guide to Cat Behaviour (a.k.a. a gift from my Mom.)

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