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Experts Explain Why Cats Rub Against Their Owners

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Experts Explain Why Cats Rub Against Their Owners

Experts Explain Why Cats Rub Against Their Owners

Experts Explain, Why Cats Rub, Against Their Owners.

'Newsweek' recently spoke with experts to find out why cats rub against their owners.

According to the International Cat Association (TICA), this action is called "bunting" and is often a way to express affection.

Headbutting is one method, amongst many, cats exhibit to communicate and show affection and admiration to us humans, Vicki Jo Harrison, The International Cat Association (TICA) president, via 'Newsweek'.

Rubbing behavior is usually a sign of marking territory, acceptance, or greetings and adoration.

The TICA president suggests that a cat rubbing its head or body against you is just a form of greeting and a way for them to say they are happy to see you.

You may notice this more when you've been gone for a longer time and return home, Vicki Jo Harrison, The International Cat Association (TICA) president, via 'Newsweek'.

According to 'Newsweek,' cats are possessive animals that like to claim humans as part of their territory.

Cats use glands in their cheeks and chin to release friendly pheromones that usually mean they are marking you as a friend.

Rubbing and head butting is their way to mark you again with their scent.

This allows your cat to reclaim their territory, and increase their endorphins, which gives them a sense of calm, happiness and safety, Vicki Jo Harrison, The International Cat Association (TICA) president, via 'Newsweek'.

Rubbing and head butting is their way to mark you again with their scent.

This allows your cat to reclaim their territory, and increase their endorphins, which gives them a sense of calm, happiness and safety, Vicki Jo Harrison, The International Cat Association (TICA) president, via 'Newsweek'.

Cats can also use headbutting and rubbing as a way to indicate something they need.

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For example, if your cat rubs against the cabinet that contains their food, they are likely trying to alert you that they are hungry or need fresh water or as a reminder to clean out their litter box, Vicki Jo Harrison, The International Cat Association (TICA) president, via 'Newsweek'


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