I too have two male cats and have noticed a similar behavour. I believe the head licking is in itself a symbol of respect but yet trying to show dominance. At one time the companion cat was a female and there was a similar display of dominance. My cat Sneaker, the dominant one at the time...
Hi Jan, Nice to meet you - I just signed in for the first time too. I also have two adopted strays. Sneaker an American shorthair tabby mix was adopted in about 1995 and Monster KiKi in about 1998. Monster is Sneaker's third companion. I adopted another cat, Gray Tail Lady, about the same...
