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Kate Fehlhaber February 20, 2013March 5, 2017 #groom, C fibers, Cats, Endorphins, feel-good, Grooming, Humans, Monkeys, Oxytocin, Pair-bond, Prairie Voles, Social Bond, Social grooming

Social Grooming: It’s not just for monkeys and prairie voles!

Have you ever noticed how much time cats spend cleaning themselves? I’m sure they believe that “cleanliness is next to Godliness,” but spending 15% of their day grooming seems a… Read More