If you have a feline at home, you have certainly wondered why your cat rubs against things. It is very common to see them moving their heads and especially their little bodies over objects, people and even other pets. Continue reading and understand this behavior.
This may seem like a show of care and affection from your kitten, But not quite. It also doesn't mean he doesn't like you! It's not that!
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It's just that this whole performance of the kitten rubbing on things, on its legs and on its furniture, has another connotation.
So why does my cat keep rubbing against things?
The answer is simpler than you might think! Your cat rubs against itself to mark its territory. When they pass their little body on you and on the objects in the house, they are leaving their smell. In this way, they make it clear to other cats that you and your stuff are owned!
Basically, the feline is trying to spread the pheromones him everywhere.
You can notice: when you buy a new piece of furniture, or a different person comes home, your kitten will soon rub against them. The same happens when he walks around the house leaning against the walls and lies on top of your things.
And when you're playing with another animal – especially another cat – outside, you can be sure they'll notice. With that, he will rub himself against you even more.
If so, then does my cat not love me?
No need to make a sad face or cry, dear reader. That's not why your pet doesn't love you.
You can be sure that, in addition to "marking" you, your kitten also appreciates you petting him when he's rubbing up against you. Then you can continue with the caresses and games.
and the sachets too, of course!
Graduated in Social Communication at the Federal University of Goiás. Passionate about digital media, pop culture, technology, politics and psychoanalysis.
