What does it mean when your cat rubs its head aginst your leg?

Also it to arch it's back when you're petting it, especially the tail?



It sounds like your cat is trying to show you some affection. Cats show affection to humans in many ways. They want to sleep on the pillow next to your face, or they groom your hair. Often, cats will solicit owners to play. Affectionate cats twine around ankles; offer head bumps, purrs, and trills; and knead with their paws to express contentment.




Not sure about arching his back.





When he rubs his head on you, he's leaving his scent/ claiming his territory. Remember, cats own you. Even if they have been fixed, they will still do this.




The first answer isn't right, they aren't "claiming" you. They want attention and to be petted, and this is how they show affection, and get your attention :)




The rubbing is a marking of territory. They are actually marking you with their scent that you are their "territory."








Me... kittyslave23... I know my place.




It means it wants attention and wants to be petted. Otherwise it's claiming it's territory over you.


Hope this helps :)




when its rubbing against your leg it means she/ he wants attention and when he/ she arches her/ his back it means it likes how it is being pet




because they want to be petted and givin attion when they arch their backs its because they want you to continue




Both are it's way of showing you it loves you.