{"id":11268,"date":"2025-04-21T01:08:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T01:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11268"},"modified":"2025-04-21T01:08:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T01:08:49","slug":"behavior-my-cat-is-rubbing-and-scratching-against-me-what-does-it-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11268","title":{"rendered":"Behavior: My cat is rubbing and scratching against me\u2026 What does it mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These sometimes puzzling, almost ludicrous acts conceal a highly particular language.<\/p><div class=\"mczlp69f7443237158\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.mczlp69f7443237158 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.mczlp69f7443237158 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.mczlp69f7443237158 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.mczlp69f7443237158 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.mczlp69f7443237158 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\"><\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, if your cat appears to ignore you before coming to rub affectionately against you, it\u2019s possible that he considers you a full-fledged member of his territory. So, what do these attitudes actually mean? Let\u2019s explore this interesting planet together.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>He urinates standing up, tail wagging; it is not an accident.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When we find a small puddle of pee on a wall or piece of furniture, we frequently assume it is a mistake or a health issue. However, it is a form of communication. Contrary to popular opinion, marking territory is not limited to unneutered males; females and neutered cats can also do it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These sometimes puzzling, almost ludicrous acts conceal a highly particular language. Furthermore, if your cat appears to ignore you before coming to rub affectionately against you, it\u2019s possible that he considers you a full-fledged member of his territory. So, what do these attitudes actually mean? Let\u2019s explore this interesting planet together. 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