Why does my cat rub her face on me and walls when she comes inside?

Cats typically rub on things that they are trying to reclaim, especially when they are on inanimate objects. If you go away from the home, with Chandler, and then come back home, he is likely trying to reclaim his possessions in the home. : ) No worries, this is natural for cats to do. For future, here is a really good resource to get into the psyche of cats a bit more for your own understanding and pleasure. They really are very unique pets to have and bring fulfillment in many ways. Take care! jacksongalaxy.com

Hi, it is difficult to tell for sure but normally when they are rubbing they release some pheromones and this is could be encouraged if you have any unfamiliar smells that perhaps you can't detect. For example if you have have been around other pets or people. One of my cats got crazy after I had my newborn, she would rub non stop and she also marked my leg when I was holding him ! I am not 100% sure why she would want to stay close to your head, perhaps a sense of security ? Are there any chances that Luna could be pregnant ?

Cats rub their heads on things as a way to mark with their scent or even pick up scents from things that they like. Your cat may just be showing affection or may enjoy shampoo or soap that you use in the shower and maybe picking up that sent by head bunting. For more in-depth information on this here is a great article: http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/why-does-my-cat-rub-his-face-on-everything

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Cats have a scent gland on there lower lip. They rub your legs and furniture to mark it. It is a "happy" scent gland. But with out seeing what he was doing I would be careful for a while. I am hoping he was just marking the hamster. Have a good day!

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It sounds like your cat just loves you. Purring and meowing are signs of affection, wanting attention, wanting food, wanting pets, or wanting play. Have fun with your little one!

Hello. Having had many, many cats, I can tell you this is probably a sign of affection, or she is trying to tell you to hurry up with dinner. Either way, I would discourage this a bit by just turning your back on her when reaching for her dish. She may not mean to, but she could inadvertently scratch or snag you with a claw. But this is definitely not an aggressive thing she is doing. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It is normal that she is rubbing her body on your legs, she is showing you affection. If she is stray cat, she likely didn't learn appropriate socialization, and she would think she is showing you love by trying to pounce on you but not realizing she is doing it wrong. Cats can bite too as signs of affection, but again she won't realize if what she is doing is too hard or not because she hasn't been socialized. I would starting showing her what is appropriate behavior. Praise her, pet her, and give her treats when she rubs against you, but if she pounces, either ignore her or move away. Refuse to give her attention until she gives affection in a safe way, then reward her for the appropriate behavior. She will learn from you what is a good way to give love, and what behaviors are not acceptable. Do the same when she bites you. I would also take her to the vet if you haven't already to have her eye checked out.