When a cat rubs against you, this is what it means

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,