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Why is my cat so clingy and always on me? Is this normal behavior?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

My cat has been super clingy lately. If I try practicing on piano for more than a minute or two, she hops up onto my keyboard and shoves her body onto my hands. If I'm eating, she's right there, pushing her head against my chin. When I get ready to go to bed, she often lays on me. Anywhere on me is good for her. My side, thighs, stomach, chest. If she's not on me, she's right by me. Could she just be happy and expressing that or could something be wrong? Mentally.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 27th, 2019

That sounds like normal cat behavior. She is very comfortable with you and loves you. If you can't have her bothering you, like when you are practicing piano, it is best to put her in another room until you are done. I don't think there is anything wrong with her as long as she is eating, drinking, peeing and pooping normally.

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