When a Cat Rubs Against You, This Is What It Really Means

That Little Headbutt or Leg Rub May Be Saying More Than You Think

If you’ve ever had a cat rub its face against your hand, weave between your legs, or gently bump its head against you, you may have wondered what it is trying to say.

Is your cat showing affection?

Is it asking for food?

Or is there another reason behind this surprisingly common behavior?

The answer is actually a little more interesting than simply saying, “Your