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What does it mean when a cat rubs against your legs?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Olivia Johnson
Rubbing against your legs is a way for a cat to express its affection. Cats are affectionate animals. When they express their feelings or act coquettishly, they will rub their owners' legs with their bodies or tails. When cats come into contact with guests, they will also rub them on their legs. Saying hello is a normal phenomenon and there is no need to worry too much. Cats often rub against their legs. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular hospital for detailed examination in time to determine the cause of the disease and take further measures to improve it.

1. What does it mean when a cat rubs against its legs?

Cats are common animals. They generally like to express love and affection to people. When a cat acts coquettishly or begs for food from its owner, , using the body or tail to rub against the owner. At this time, the owner can comfort or pet the cat, or feed the cat to relieve the rubbing. It is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally does not require medication.

2. What are the dangers of a cat rubbing against its owner’s legs?

If a cat often rubs its tail or body against its owner’s legs, it may cause local skin damage and hair loss. And the skin is red, which may affect the normal growth of hair in severe cases, and cats have a lot of bacteria. If the owner comes into contact with the cat for a long time, it may cause bacterial infection, cause infectious diseases, and even endanger the health.

3. What are the precautions for cats rubbing against their legs

After a cat comes into contact with its owner, it is necessary to bathe the cat in time to clean the dirt in the hair and prevent bacterial infection. , and the owner also needs to do a good job in cleaning himself to avoid infection with bacteria and affecting his health. When a cat rubs against someone, the owner can reward it with snacks or play with it more, so that the cat can feel that it has received a response from its owner through coquettishness.