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Why is my cat suddenly rubbing me and wanting to be near my head?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old

I was wondering what my cat is doing. She keeps rubbing on me in non-stop and shes usually not like this. Also in the night she trys to be by my head. Its not bad i just want to know what is the switch in her attitude?

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on March 4th, 2019

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 ?

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