Have you seen your beloved cat sneer? If you are unsure of your answer, you may not know the concept of “sneer.” Sneering means your cat breathes with an open mouth. Experts or vets call it the Flehmen response. Why do cats do this?
Furry felines do the Flehmen’s response when they want to gather more pieces of information from something by using their sense of taste and smell. Yes, that is right. Cats try to analyze a scent or taste (i.e., pheromones produced or released by other felines) by sneering.
When do cats do this kind of response? Experts assert that cats do this when they see other animals express their anal glands. Cats are curious enough to know where the anal gland secretions came from. Other cats also like to know more about the urine sprayed in their surrounding or the dirty laundry on your floor.
Your veterinarian New Albany, IN can enlighten you about important health issues that can affect your pet.
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