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You're sitting still and suddenly, bonk, your cat presses their head into your hand and then rubs their cheek against you over and over. It's not always a food demand! 🐱

This behavior is called bunting. Cats have scent glands on their cheeks, forehead and chin. When your cat bunts you, they're depositing their scent and marking you as family, as safe and familiar territory. It's honestly one of the sweetest compliments a cat can give you.

Cats also bunt furniture and corners for the same reason. If your cat headbutts you and then settles down right next to you, congratulations, you've been officially accepted.

Where does your cat love to headbutt you most? How do you respond when they do it? 😻

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