SpeedRacer 1 #1 July 12, 2005 OK....sometimes when I get home from the gym I pull off my sweaty gym shirt & throw it on the floor. The cat sometimes comes up to this stinky, sweaty shirt & starts rubbing her head & face on it while kneading it with her paws & rolling on it. I noticed this with another female cat which my mother owned. Why do they do this? I thought cats were supposed to have more sensitive sense of smell than humans. And another thing: Cats seem to like morning breath. While you're lying in bed, they'll come right up & sniff your mouth & purr. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #2 July 12, 2005 I asked about this a couple of weeks ago! My question was, do they understand the concept of something smelling BAD? Maybe it smells stronger, but it doesn't smell BAD to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #3 July 12, 2005 Quote Cats seem to like morning breath. While you're lying in bed, they'll come right up & sniff your mouth & purr Actually they are trying to remember where they ditched their load last night.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #5 July 12, 2005 QuoteQuote Cats seem to like morning breath. While you're lying in bed, they'll come right up & sniff your mouth & purr Actually they are trying to remember where they ditched their load last night. oh crap that is funny! Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #6 July 12, 2005 well...they must not like the stink of their own crap 'cause they're always burying that stuff!"Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #7 July 12, 2005 OMG - I thought it was just my cat! I came home from the gym yesterday and it was about 90 outside, adding my workout to that and I was drenched! I threw my sports bra and shirt on the floor as I jumped in the shower and I come out to see my female cat rubbin herself all over my sweaty clothes! My male cat loves to wake up my husband in the morning - even I won't do that without holding my nose JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoysPlayThing 0 #8 July 12, 2005 Cats love the scent of their owners or care-takers. My cat did the same thing too he always cuddled on clothes I have worn or wear I slept because they want to be by your scent... they don't necessarily smell the bad odor.. they smell your scent in a stronger way (sweat or wearing it all day) and this attracts them more. I trained one of the cats I used to have from a baby to sleep in his little bed and not be crying during the night by putting a lounge shirt I used to wear around the house, in his bed. this kept him calm and let him know we were not far away from him, but right by his side. _______________________________________________ My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #9 July 12, 2005 Thats funny, I thought cats rub thier sent gland over clothes an things to rub out your smell an leave his own (marking territory) Also the cat knows it's the boss. An were just lowly humans. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorheaddown 0 #10 July 12, 2005 Yep... same thing happens with my cat. I come home from work, and the darn cat buries her head in my shoes. Then, she'll try to rub her face on my socks. Weird indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeiber 0 #11 July 12, 2005 QuoteThats funny, I thought cats rub thier sent gland over clothes an things to rub out your smell an leave his own (marking territory) Looks like it's a little of both.... http://www.xmission.com/~emailbox/whycat.htm Man, cats are weird... JeffShhh... you hear that sound? That's the sound of nobody caring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #12 July 12, 2005 Cats also like the taste of salt and when you prespire, you have that salty taste going on... My cat likes to lick my legs when I get in from running... And for those of you that have your head in the gutter... get it out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #13 July 12, 2005 Our cat LOVES Burt's Bees Lipbalm - it has menthol in it, so she kisses my bf when he wears it... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeiber 0 #14 July 12, 2005 Quotehave that salty taste going on... Sandpaper tongue and sharp teeth... not an animal I'd consider... ummm.... never mind.... JShhh... you hear that sound? That's the sound of nobody caring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #15 July 12, 2005 Mine too! Also, she'll lick lotion with shea butter or vitamin e oil off my hands. I tried Nads (the hair removal stuff?) and she tried to eat that too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #16 July 12, 2005 QuoteSandpaper tongue and sharp teeth... not an animal I'd consider... ummm.... never mind.... Yes, I prefer the tongue to be a little less sandpaperish.... Wait what am I doing??? You are sucking me into the gutter!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoysPlayThing 0 #17 July 12, 2005 Quote Thats funny, I thought cats rub thier sent gland over clothes an things to rub out your smell an leave his own (marking territory) Also the cat knows it's the boss. An were just lowly humans. Apparently not entirely true, they do both I guess... I got the tip in a book on cats when I got my first kitten. _______________________________________________ My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #18 July 12, 2005 I've catnip plants growing in pots, one of the funniest cat things I've seen is my two cats going crazy over these plants Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #19 January 10, 2006 Especially this cat... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #20 January 10, 2006 QuoteCats love the scent of their owners or care-takers. My cat did the same thing too he always cuddled on clothes I have worn or wear I slept because they want to be by your scent... they don't necessarily smell the bad odor.. they smell your scent in a stronger way (sweat or wearing it all day) and this attracts them more. Hence the reason EVERYTHING I go to wear has to be de-furred first._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #21 January 10, 2006 I read that sweat makes them buzzed like a drug. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #22 January 10, 2006 QuoteEspecially this cat... Awww, the poor thing is kind of cute. In a creepy sort of way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #23 January 10, 2006 I used to have a male who would sleep at night with his face buried in my work boots. Weird isn't the word for it...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #24 January 10, 2006 QuoteQuotehave that salty taste going on... Sandpaper tongue and sharp teeth... not an animal I'd consider... ummm.... never mind.... J Dogs like licking salty skin too - they're good for cleaning wounds.Yup, the sandpaper tongue may not feel the best, but it helps cats generally keep much cleaner than dogs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
altichick 1 #25 January 11, 2006 QuoteI used to have a male who would sleep at night with his face buried in my work boots. Weird isn't the word for it... You're still talking cats ..... right???? Don't sweat the petty things... and don't pet the sweaty things! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
