5. Headbutting Head butting and facial rubbing deposits pheromones to the things—and people—cats consider important. Does your cat love to give you agentle headbutt? Or perhaps they love cheek rubs? Cats have scent glands on their cheeks, forehead, and chins that release pheromones – chemic...
Common signs of affection in cats include slow blinking, headbutting, kneading (also known as “making biscuits”), purring, and for cats allowed outdoors, bringing you little “presents,” such as dead birds or rodents. Conversely, showing their belly can be a sign of both affection and su...
Cats and sleep cycles Many people consider cats to be nocturnal creatures, an assumption backed by some cats' tendencies to run all over the house right in the middle of the night. Cats do stir in the evening hours, but unlike truly nocturnal animals, they do catch some sleep while it's...
Headbutting, kneading, play-biting and, of course, curling up on your lap are affectionate gestures that mean your pet loves and trusts you. When your cat rubs her head or face on your body, she is bestowing her unique scent, which in feline language means you belong to her. Play-bitin...
Cats enjoy attention from those they love, including other cats and their human families. By rubbing against you, headbutting you, and nudging your hand, they are doing everything in their power to get a little more attention. If your cat comes to you for cheek rubs, it could simply be...
Head-Butting Image Source Credit via Shutterstock A gentle nudge with their head, also known as bunting, shows that your cat considers you part of their social group. It’s their way of marking you with their scent, reinforcing the bond you share. This behavior is a clear indication that ...
Lot’s of head butting she did so that we would bond Her constant purring told me she felt secure and calm She followed me around Like a little puppy dog Sleeping on top my head while I slept like a log She’s in pain with arthritis and diabetic too ...
Head butting and nose touching are usual greetings, and if Poppy too often appears after a game looking the picture of innocence with a wisp of unmistakable pale ginger fur on her muzzle, it doesn’t seem to bother Tilly in the least! Nic1 says August 29, 2013 at 3:59 am “He ...
One of the most endearing behaviors of cats is when they head butt youand rub against your body. Not only is it cute to watch, it's a sure sign that your cat loves and cares for you. In fact, by head butting you, your cat is leaving pheromones on you to let everyone else know ...
(relative) harmony. A large part of that is down to how cats have adopted certain behaviors to communicate with us. Purring, scent sharing, head butting… all of these have been modified to get our attention in the best possible way. Assciencealert.com notes, it could well be that cats...