Many people feel happy when a cat starts rubbing against their legs.
Some come to the conclusion that in such a situation the animal demonstrates a desire for interaction.
It would seem that this testifies to the furry creature’s great love for its owner.
But it's not that simple. It turns out that cats rub against legs not because they want to make contact with humans.
Explanation of the strange behavior of the cat
A furry four-legged friend rubs against legs with one simple goal - to leave its scent on a person.
In other words, the pet “marks” its owner, because it considers him its “property”.
Can this be considered an expression of love?
In a sense, yes. By leaving its scent on a person, a cat shows its affection.
The pet shows that it trusts its owner and feels safe around him.
A cat that rubs against your legs does not necessarily need to be petted, picked up or fed: most likely the animal is not asking for this.
However, these actions can be carried out: affection and care are never superfluous.
