Tuesday, 14 November 2023

A good wash

 

Jellicoe gives Gilbert a good wash


I think, in fact I'm sure, that Roxy and Gilbert enjoy Jellicoe and Herschel's attentions. The cats concentrate on the dogs' faces, especially their eyes and ears. 
 
Ears can be quite ticklish but the cats, though thorough, are careful. 


21 comments:

  1. Is it entirely selfless, or do they get some cleaning back again?

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    1. There might be an occasional slurp from a dog but mainly it's all one way.

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  2. I'm sure the dogs do really love this, it might trigger buried memories of when their mums cleaned them as babies, so it would be comforting.

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  3. Are you sure all that action is just for cleanliness?

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  4. I'm not sure that I'd enjoy being licked by a cat.....but then I'm not a dog.

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    1. Cats' tongues are quite rough and prolonged licking on human skin can feel quite sore.

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  5. HeHe! I rest my case.....

    https://www.hepper.com/why-do-cats-lick-dogs/

    😼 🐾🐾 😼 🐾🐾 😼 🐾🐾 😼 🐾🐾 😼 🐾🐾

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    1. That was really interesting. Thank you, Willie:-)

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  6. As you remarked, cat tongues are rough, whereas dog tongues are smooth. I am not sure that residue that comes from eyes would be very tasty but cats to their own.

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  7. Awww, that's a lovely video clip, our dogs groom each other occasionally but are allergic to cats !!!!
    Alison in Wales x

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    1. They don't know what they're missing . . . ;-)

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  8. A free and friendly bath must be welcome.

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  9. So sweet. What a clever protective garment. I'm glad to see from yesterday's report that Gilbert is recovering well. He really is darling.

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  10. Thank you, Stephanie. It's so much nicer than the buster collar.

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  11. Gilbert definitely seems to enjoy the grooming session! xxx

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  12. I think it's quite relaxing for him:-) x x x

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