As the owner of a cat, have you ever had this experience: When you sit or lie quietly, your kitten suddenly comes over, gently arches you with its head, and sometimes even rubs your cheeks with it? Behind such behavior, there are actually many emotions and needs of cats. Today, let’s interpret the secrets together!
1. Expressing longing. Although cats are not as enthusiastic as dogs, they also have deep feelings. When a cat urges you with his head, it is probably because it expresses his longing for you. This longing may be caused by long separation, or it may be simply because it wants to get close to you. In the cat world, urging people with their heads is an intimate act, equivalent to a hug or kiss between humans. 2. Request attention. Cats are social animals. Although they sometimes appear aloof, they also need the company and attention of their owners. Cats may feel overlooked when you are busy with work or something. At this time, they will take various ways to attract your attention, including urging you with your head. This behavior is actually the cat saying, "Hey, shoveler, you have neglected me for a long time, come and accompany me!" 3. Declaring sovereignty In the cat world, using your head to urge people is still a way to declare sovereignty. Special glands are distributed on the cat's cheeks and head, which secrete a unique odor. When cats arch you with their heads, they are actually marking their own scent on you, as a way to declare: "You are my person, no other cats are allowed to get close to you!" This behavior is very common among cats and is a way for them to maintain their territory and social relationships. 4. Reminder for feeding. If you are a responsible poop shoveler, then you must know that cats have extremely high requirements for food. When cats are hungry or when it's time to eat, they will try their best to remind you. One way is to urge you with your head. This behavior is usually accompanied by a cat's meow or eye sign, as if saying, "Smoker, I'm hungry, prepare me for food!" 5. Need help
Although cats are independent, in some cases, they also need the help of their owners. For example, when cats feel uncomfortable, trapped in somewhere, or face other difficulties, they may urge you to seek help. At this time, you need to carefully observe the cat's other behaviors, such as screams, postures, etc., in order to accurately judge its needs and provide timely assistance.
6. Help scratch the itch. Sometimes, the cat arches it with its head. It may be because it feels itchy on a certain part of the body and needs your help. Although cats have flexible claws, they cannot directly tickle with their hands like humans. At this time, they will seek help from their masters. If you find that the cat is pointing at a specific area while arching you, it means that it hopes you can help scratch it. In short, it is a multi-meaning behavior for cats to urge people with their heads. It may express the cat's longing, requesting attention, declaring sovereignty, reminding feeding, demanding help, and helping to scratch the itch. As poop shovelers, we need to feel and understand the meaning behind these behaviors of cats and give them appropriate responses and care. In interactions with cats, we can gain a deeper understanding of their personalities and preferences, thus building a more intimate and stable pet relationship. At the same time, by observing and understanding the cat's behavioral language, we can better meet their needs and provide them with a more comfortable and happy home.