I have read a little on this subject but can anyone explain more...
When my cat smells an odor (usually strong) she opens her mouth like this http://www.cat-olholics.com/images/flehmen.gif (picture) can anyone explain more on this?
2006-08-01 23:40:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It is called Flehmening but can anyone explain more instead of stupid answers
2006-08-01 23:46:28 · update #1
i think with the mouth open they can detect more of what it is that they are trying to identify. their tastebuds sort of get in on the act.
2006-08-01 23:48:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
He's opening his mouth so he can smell it more. My cat does that, too. They like to totally envelop the scent.
2006-08-02 06:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by kitty fresh & hissin' crew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gave them a cold bath with pet soap?
2006-08-02 06:45:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like when you eat. Smell and taste are strongly connected.
2006-08-02 06:51:47 · answer #4 · answered by rastus7742 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its gagging
2006-08-02 06:44:25 · answer #5 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋