Cats rubbing their heads on their parents or other objects and people is a behavior known as "head-bunting" or "head-butting." It is a typical and endearing behavior in cats, with various meanings.

DEAR CAT LOVER: The term is actually “head bunting” (which is an even cuter word), and it’s how felines sharing space together can exchange scents so everyone smells the same. Even if it’s just you ...

DEAR FELINE FAN: The term is actually “head bunting” (which is an even cuter word). Bunting is how felines sharing space together can exchange scents so everyone smells the same. Even if it’s just you ...

If you keep pictures of your cats in your wallet alongside photos of your human children, you might be the sort of person who thinks of felines as family members—and you're not alone. Plenty of cat ...

Tsukuba, Japan—The behavior of a cat rubbing its head against a person, known as bunting, is an expression of affection and is believed to have a healing effect on humans. In this study, researchers ...

Cats can be a little, well, catty, with their volatile temperament, meaning their owners are often ecstatic when they do decide to show some affection. This love can be manifested in many ways, but ...

Cats are very intriguing creatures. You will find yourself constantly fascinated, perplexed, and even sometimes frustrated as a cat owner. However, all of these experiences come together to make ...

Cats are often mysterious and independent creatures, but their behavior can reveal a lot about the bond they share with their owners. While they might not express love the same way dogs do, subtle ...

I’ve written before about our dear departed cat, Tubby. As I mentioned, Tubby was “special.” We adopted Tubby when he was a senior. We were his fourth home, probably because he didn’t seem to like ...

This is a guest post by Ibrahim Raidhan. There's a misconception about cats not showing love to their owners, whereas dogs are very affectionate and demonstrate this love in various ways. But cats do ...