Youāre standing still⦠and suddenly your cat walks up, presses their head against your leg, and slowly rubs their entire body along you.
It feels sweet. Maybe even a little funny.
But have you ever wondered what it actually means?
It turns out, this simple gesture says a lot more than you think.
š± 1ļøā£ Theyāre Marking You as āTheirsā
Cats have scent glands located on their:
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Cheeks
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Forehead
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Chin
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Base of the tail
When they rub against you, theyāre transferring their scent onto you.
In the feline world, scent equals ownership and safety.
So when your cat rubs against you, theyāre essentially saying:
āYouāre part of my territory. You belong to me.ā
And thatās actually a compliment.
š 2ļøā£ Itās a Sign of Affection