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Scientists uncover how cats identify each other by urine scent in Japan

MORIOKA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Domestic cats identify each other by sniffing their urine, as their urinary composition profiles are individually distinctiv

  • Cats identify each other via unique urine scent combinations
  • Branched-chain fatty acids from cat kidneys create odor marks
  • Findings may aid in managing feline species and related diseases

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