For example when he rubs up against my legs, furniture and doors... is this a sign of his contentment? Just curious, I have had my "baby" for about 3 years but am still trying to figure out cat behavior. Thanks!
2007-03-13 08:35:00 · 13 answers · asked by estkijedsco 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
yeah!that means the cat is happy and calm usally most cats are and thats why they do it.
2007-03-13 08:41:07 · answer #1 · answered by Julie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your cat has special scent glands located in various parts of his body, including the area underneath the skin on his chin, and the area around his eyes. When your cat rubs up against you with his head, he is actually “marking” you with his own scent, as a signal to other cats that he is claiming you as “his”! You will probably notice that when your cat is doing this behavior, he is in a loving, peaceful and contented mood. The scent glands around his face release what are known as “facial pheromones”, sometimes dubbed “happy hormones”! You should feel honored when your cat does this behavior to you as it is demonstrating his deep affection for you. Rubbing his head against your shoes is also a marking behavior - perhaps your cat is trying to cover up the scents from where you have been during the course of the day (which of course will be on your shoes) with his own scent, signifying again his “claim” on you
2007-03-13 08:53:30 · answer #2 · answered by pawprints099 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your cat is happy and content with her surroundings. Your "baby" has scent glands just behind her ears and she's just marking her territory. In other words, she's telling everyone who happens by "Don't touch! This is mine, all mine. Be on your way". She'll continue to do this all her life. By the way, she marks you as "her property" as well.
If you happen to have two cats (spayed and/or neutered) it is kinda comical to watch them try to override each other's claim. They don't do it all of the time but, when they get on a "claiming" kick, you can almost hear them arguing.
2007-03-13 08:53:19 · answer #3 · answered by shaboom2k 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He's rubbing his sent on this, If other cat's come in the house, and smells where he's been rubbing , he's telling other cat's that's his stuff and to back off.
2007-03-13 10:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes cats like to rub up against things when they are happy. Purring and rubbing to show their love and affection. Sometimes to scratch and itch. LOL
2007-03-13 08:44:49 · answer #5 · answered by krazyinchicago 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
happy...yes.
The main reason is that cats have scent glands just behind the ears and your cat is marking his territory. He will keep repeating this action to keep the scent fresh.
2007-03-13 08:42:12 · answer #6 · answered by mom tree 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the cat is claiming you. My cat even marks the dog, and the dog is fine with that!
2007-03-13 08:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by Charlie S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is rubbing his scent all over the place and marking it all as his - sorry, you don't own any of that stuff anymore, including your legs!
2007-03-13 08:48:50 · answer #8 · answered by boncarles 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is your cats way of marking his territory, and marking the areas that he likes too.
2007-03-13 09:30:03 · answer #9 · answered by purplefairywatcher 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat's have scent glands on their head. he is rubbing it on to show other cats or animals it is his 'couch' or what ever!
2007-03-13 09:14:46 · answer #10 · answered by Carr-xo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋