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Grooming each other...
« on: May 20, 2010, 02:34:05 PM »

I noticed today...that Fluffy was grooming himself. Then went over to Nibbles and started doing the same thing to him. Like chewing on his face and he rolled over and he continued to groom him all over. Then Nibbles in turn...returned the favor and groomed Fluffy. This is the first time I've seen them do this. Is it common for males to groom each other? They've been together since they were weaned. They are just a little over a year old.
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Re: Grooming each other...
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2010, 10:43:25 PM »

awww sooo darn cute..

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Re: Grooming each other...
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2010, 09:24:51 AM »

Yes any 2 will groom each other. My guess is they were to busy playing most of the time you were around.  ;)
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Re: Grooming each other...
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2010, 09:30:48 AM »

Yes...mine do that also....they are so sweet!! I love to catch them asleep during the day...we call the boys...the ying and the yang...because they are pressed together but facing opposite directions...or perhaps watching each others backs??  ::think:: rofl 
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Re: Grooming each other...
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2010, 02:51:28 PM »

Yes any 2 will groom each other. My guess is they were to busy playing most of the time you were around.  ;)

Possibly...I've seen them playing...then also cuddled up asleep. Just never grooming each other. I wasn't sure if it was due to he was feeling better. And Fluffy was happy so he was grooming him. But...seems that was far off. Since it's common place. Just never happened upon it before.
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Re: Grooming each other...
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2010, 05:03:25 AM »

Oh yes, they love to groom each other, it's really cute. The chin that I have alone, Tucker will groom me. My face and hands and stuff like that. It's adorable.
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