Stop Sniffing My Butt!
Why do cats do this?
Here we go again. Our male cat Sparky is looking for a ripe butt to sniff. He spots our youngest cat Holly and makes a beeline for her rear. She is not amused, and heads toward the sofa where she takes a left turn and hides.
Where did this cat behavior originate? I know many animals do it, as a way of saying hello. They take a big whiff, and soon their mouths are slightly ajar. Butt sniffing must be like taking a hit of pot.
And they engage in it at the most inopportune times. Imagine enjoying your tuna pate, only to have one of your siblings take a nice big whiff of your backside. Gingerly, our cats try to maneuver out of the way, but the curious nose always seems to find its way back to the butt.
Can you imagine this happening to you at a fancy restaurant? What a way to make a good first impression on a blind date.
“Gee, you look so pretty, do you mind if I smell your butt?”
No thank you. I’d simply prefer a handshake.
