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dixie_darlin

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Anyways,
What's the name of the organ located in the roof of a cats mouth that helps them smell?


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You're both right so I'll give you 50 each!



Cats have a special scent organ located in the roof of their mouth, called the Jacobson's organ. It analyzes smells - and is the reason why you will sometimes see your cat "sneer" (called the flehmen response or flehming) when they encounter a strong odor.
 

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Thanks for the points! I thought Helen got it! Anyway, what a great idea! I'll have to think up a contest myself!
 

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Oh, I went to do my yardwork (which wasn't an easy task today with just getting over bronchitis) and missed out..
What a great question.
 

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Other animals have this organ also........it *deciphers* certain hormones present in the urine of an animal of the same species. I have witnessed deer doing just this.....the action is called Phlegmn......not sure of the spelling on that but that is what its called.

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Originally Posted by Winter Hawk

Other animals have this organ also........it *deciphers* certain hormones present in the urine of an animal of the same species. I have witnessed deer doing just this.....the action is called Phlegmn......not sure of the spelling on that but that is what its called.

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Flehmen.


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