The Secret Language of Felines: Unpacking the Enigma of Allogrooming Watching a cat groom another cat can be a heartwarming experience, or it can be a sign that something is amiss.
A study from Ghent University in Belgium analyzed videos from 53 households with multiple cats and found that allogrooming, or mutual grooming between cats, often serves purposes beyond affection.
Researchers identified key body language cues, such as asymmetric posture and aggression towards the neck, which distinguished between positive and negative grooming.