🐾 5 major reasons why pets love to rub against others・Detailed introduction

Hey everyone~ Have you ever noticed your cat constantly rubbing against you with their head, body, and even tail? 😺💕 My two cats love this, and every time they come home, they become a "rubbing party." Many new cat owners assume this behavior is just to get food or simply to act cute, but there's actually a lot of knowledge behind it.

According to online resources and veterinarians, cat rubbing is a complex form of communication involving scent, emotion, and habit. We've compiled five key reasons for this behavior and broken them down in detail to help you better understand your cat's inner thoughts.

🐱 Reason 1: Marking scent and declaring "you are my person"

✨ Editor's Note

Cats actually have many scent glands on their heads, cheeks, and bodies. When they rub against people, they are leaving their own scent.

💡 Detailed explanation

• There are glands on the cheeks and forehead that secrete scent pheromones.
• When they rub against you, it means they are "incorporating" you and declaring you as part of their territory.
• This behavior usually occurs in relationships where trust is high.

🐾 Master's Points

• When being rubbed, you can gently rub back until the cat feels that the interaction is two-way.
• Don't push them away immediately, or they might feel like you're rejecting them.

💕 Reason 2: One of the behaviors to express intimacy and act coquettishly

✨ Editor's Note

Many servants misunderstand cats as being aloof, but in fact, rubbing against people is their most direct expression of love.

💡 Detailed explanation

• Rub against someone means "I trust you" and is a form of intimate physical contact.
• Some cats even purr, which indicates safety and relaxation.
• If you are someone they are familiar with, this action will occur more frequently.

🐾 Master's Points

• Responsive touches, such as on the head or chin, are acceptable.
• But be aware of your cat's tolerance level, as excessive touching may have the opposite effect.

🍗 Reason 3: Attention-seeking, food or interaction

✨ Editor's Note

I am often rubbed by my pet and then led to the kitchen, only to be told, "I want to eat from the can!" 🤣

💡 Detailed explanation

• Bumping into someone can be a kind of "coquettish reminder".
• Common situations include being hungry, wanting to play, and wanting to open the door.
• The owner knows that rubbing against people usually gets a response, so he will repeat this action.

🐾 Master's Points

• Don't give in immediately every time, otherwise you will develop the habit of "freeloading = getting food".
• By setting fixed feeding times, you can reduce over-reliance on people urging you to feed.

😌 Reason 4: Relieve stress and feel safe

✨ Editor's Note

Some cats love to rub against people when they are nervous or in unfamiliar situations because it makes them feel at ease.

💡 Detailed explanation

• Rubbing against someone can release soothing pheromones and help relieve stress.
• For cats, familiar people are a safe haven.
• Especially when moving house or meeting unfamiliar visitors, the number of times you rub against others may increase.

🐾 Master's Points

• When your cat rubs against you, try to remain calm and respond gently.
• You can speak to the channel in a soft voice to further build a sense of security.

🛋 Reason 5: Social etiquette and imitating group behavior

✨ Editor's Note

In a multi-cat household, I have seen cats rubbing against each other. In fact, just like rubbing against people, it is a form of "greeting".

💡 Detailed explanation

• Cats rub their heads and bodies against each other as part of their social rituals.
• Doing the same action to the owner means that they regard you as a member of the group.
• This behavior is often accompanied by relaxed movements, such as an erect tail.

🐾 Master's Points

• You can respond with gentle stroking at the same time to simulate the feeling of "rubbing against each other".
• In the long run, it helps to deepen the bond between humans and cats.

🐾 Editor's summary

It turns out there's more than one reason why masters love to rub against others; it 's a combination of territorial marking, expressing intimacy, seeking attention, relieving stress, and social etiquette . For slaves, all of this is proof of their love and trust.

👉 The editor advises all slaves: next time your master rubs you so hard that your pants are all covered in fur, remember not to get upset, because this is your master sending you his "exclusive love." 🐱💕