We’ve all had the thrilling experience of almost tripping over a cat. Or, in some cases, actually tripping over a cat. It seems that the cat’s companion is often underfoot! It’s good to be in the company of cats at all times. The exception to this, however, is when it may cause harm to you or your feline friend. A common example is a cat that is always trying to get between your legs. First of all, this is unhelpful. On the other hand, it is dangerous to do so. My cat seems to have a flair for this maneuver. I want to know: why does my cat always try to go between my legs?
Cat rubbing its head against your leg
Cats have different ways of figuring things out. Walking between your legs may mean the cat is looking for something. For example, it may rub its head against your leg as it walks. If you notice this head-bumping behavior in your cat, it probably means that he is trying to find information about you. This is because cats can sniff out who is who. Head-butting a person’s leg usually happens when the cat is not familiar with that person. In this case, you may notice that this behavior often happens to your guests.
Walking and rubbing all over
On the other hand, a cat may walk between your legs but not headbutt you. Instead, it may rub some or all of its fur against your legs. In this case, the cat may think of you as its owner. It is normal for cats to do this to humans. This may cause you some inconvenience when you are out for a walk, but the cat doesn’t mind!
This body rubbing is a way for cats to leave their scent on you. This is an instinctive behavior for cats. It just wants the world to know that you are its owner. In a way, it’s very sweet. That’s exactly why we love cats!
Cats “chase” humans on walks.
Cats often use their scent to mark humans. They will then try to pick up clues by sniffing unfamiliar humans. Interestingly, cats may also walk between your legs for a completely different reason. This reason is sometimes more selfish. A cat trying to get between your legs may be doing so because it wants something from you.
That’s right, the cat is trying to lead you to what it wants. In most cases, what it wants is food. Has your cat ever passed between your legs when you are near food? We have had it in our house! It is obsessed with tasty food. Sometimes it goes between my legs because it wants its daily treat so badly. It wants the treats so badly. And of course, it wants to make sure I’m on the right path. (Humans are easily distracted!) . .
It can be difficult for a cat to walk between your legs. But don’t worry, it’s not a problem. Cats do this out of instinct. Just make sure you keep your eye on the cat so you don’t trip over it.
Have you learned something new about your feline friend? Share this article with other cat lovers you know so they can learn something too.
Written by Brittany
