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 ...

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 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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are many explanations for this well-known but often misunderstood habit. Many animal species, ...

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 ...

For centuries, cats have been worshipped as gods and revered as companions. Yet, they remain masters of emotional subtlety. Unlike dogs, whose devotion is often loud and immediate, a cat's affection ...

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 ...