How Cats Say Hello
Cats are always bumping their face against your legs or your face and it’s usually a sign of affection. Experts believe that a head-butt from a cat is just their own friendly way of saying hello. It’s not aggressive and it’s a sign that they like you.
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If a cat head-butts you like this, it means they trust you. By bumping against you they transfer their pheromones which marks you as their own. This territory marking behavior is known as “bunting”.
