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ScienceQuiet 34d · day 35

Scientists find cats identify each other by unique urine chemical signatures

A new study reveals domestic cats use individually distinctive urinary composition profiles to recognize one another.

What to know

  • Cats recognize each other through urine scent, which contains unique chemical signatures distinctive to each individual.
  • The study reveals urinary composition profiles function as a biological identification system among domestic cats.
  • These chemical markers allow cats to distinguish and identify one another.

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The record 2 articles and posts · last 30 days

  1. Scientists uncover how cats identify each other by urine scent press · Bangkok Post · 34d ago
  2. Cats Recognize Each Other by Pee Like a Chemical ID and the Secret May Be Hidden in Their Kidneys press · Google News · Science · ZME Science · 35d ago