rest of the cat’s body language.
The Bottom Line
When a cat rubs against you, there’s usually more going on than a simple request for cuddles.
It’s one of the ways cats communicate with the people and animals around them.
The behavior can mean hello, I recognize you, you are familiar to me, pay attention to me, or I want something from you.
And yes, it can also be part of a friendly social bond.
So the next time your cat walks over and presses its head against your leg,