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The post Why Do Cats Rub Their Face on Corners? 5 Vet-Verified Reasons by Jessica Kim appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Cats often engage in behaviors that leave us feeling puzzled or confused. Even though we might find them to be strange, many of these behaviors are normal for cats. New cat owners may be surprised by just how much their cats will rub their faces against corners, objects, and even people. However, this action is common feline behavior, and you don’t usually have to be alarmed by it. While it’s not completely certain why cats will rub their cheeks against corners, cat behaviorists and experts do share a few common speculations. Here are a few possible reasons why your cat may rub their face on corners. The 5 Reasons Why Cats Rub Their Faces on Corners 1. Marking Territory One of the most widely accepted theories for cats rubbing their faces on corners is that they’re leaving their scent on objects. Cats use scents to communicate, and they have scent glands located around their cheeks. When cats rub their faces on objects, they leave behind a scent that other cats can detect. Cats can pick up information about other cats when they sniff these scents. Cats may tend to prefer rubbing their cheeks against corners because corners provide the best grip for them. Rubbing their faces against flat walls can be more difficult, so they’ll usually opt for wall and furniture corners. Image Credit: bombermoon, Shutterstock 2. Greeting It’s common for cats to greet each other by rubbing their faces. This behavior enables them to exchange scents and learn more about each other. If your cat starts to feel comfortable and likes you, they can start to rub their cheeks against you as soon as you return home to them. You can take this as a sign that your cat is greeting you and wanting to let you know that they like that you’re home. It’s important to note that not all cats will engage in this behavior with humans. So, you don’t have to be too concerned if your cat doesn’t rub their cheeks against you. They’re probably showing you love and affection through other means and expressions. 3. Wanting Attention Cats are observant animals and are quick to know what sorts of behaviors grab your attention. Therefore, if you have a habit of giving your cat attention when they rub against you, they’re more likely to continue this behavior. This behavior is reinforced each time you acknowledge your cat when they rub their face against you. Consequently, many cats will start to rub their cheeks against their owners when they’re bored, hungry, or feeling lonely. Image Credit: Gordana Sermek, Shutterstock 4. Showing Affection Your cat may also rub their cheeks against you as a means of showing affection. Similar to marking territory, cats leave their scent on people by rubbing their cheeks against them. Rather than seeing it as possessiveness, you can receive this behavior as a compliment. Cats won’t rub their cheeks against people they don’t trust or don’t like. So, you can take it as a sign that your cat likes you and sees you as one of their own if they start to rub their cheeks against you. 5. Stress Relief The act of rubbing faces against something often feels comforting and relaxing for cats. So, they may engage in this behavior when they want to relax or self-soothe. Sometimes, cats will begin to rub their faces against something when they’re feeling stressed or anxious and want to calm down. Cats also usually start to rub their cheeks against things when they settle down and feel comfortable in a home. In this context, you can take this behavior as a good sign that indicates your cat acknowledges that your home is also their home. Image Credit: Irina Safonova, Shutterstock Is It Bad if My Cat Rubs Their Faces on Everything? While rubbing faces on objects and people is common behavior in cats, there are some cases when it can indicate an underlying problem. Sometimes, rubbing faces can become a compulsive behavior, which is usually caused by a disease or mental health issue. For example, cats can start to rub their faces and press their head against things repeatedly when they have trauma to the head or nervous system, encephalitis, or tumors. Cats may also resort to compulsive head pressing if they’re under a lot of stress or have anxiety. Compulsive behavior of this sort is also often accompanied by other signs. Your cat may also display increased pacing or circling. They may also become disoriented or lack coordination. Sometimes, you might notice sudden changes in mood or behavior. If you suspect your cat’s behavior is abnormal, it’s best to contact your veterinarian right away for a physical examination. Your veterinarian can diagnose the cause of the behavior and provide the appropriate treatment. Conclusion For the most part, you don’t have to worry if your cat is rubbing their face against corners and other objects. In fact, you can take it as a compliment if your cat starts to rub their cheeks against you. If you do notice that your cat is starting to rub their face against things much more frequently or notice other changes in their behavior, don’t hesitate to consult your veterinarian to determine what’s causing these changes. 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One of CBS’s most ardently pro-Hamas correspondents has now moved towards, if not outright cheerleading for Iran, leveraging her platform as an instrument of pro-Iranian propaganda. Notice the jarring juxtaposition between Major Garrett’s framing of Debora Patta’s dispatch from the Middle East, and how the report actually opened: CBS EVENING NEWS 8/5/24 6:41 PM MAJOR GARRETT: Several U.S. personnel were injured today in a suspected rocket attack on the al-Asad airbase in Iraq. We don't yet know the severity of the injuries and no group has claimed responsibility. The White House says the president and vice president have been briefed. Today's attack comes amid growing fears of an all-out war in the Middle East with Iran and its proxies threatening to strike back against Israel for the recent assassinations of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. The U.S. is beefing up its military presence in the region, sending additional warships and fighter jets. CBS's Debora Patta is in East Jerusalem. DEBORA PATTA: The war drums are getting louder. Following Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination, Teheran says Israel must be punished for what it calls its cowardly attack on Iranian soil. Both Israel and Iran say they don't want this to escalate, but nobody wants to be the first to take a step back. Once Patta takes over, there is no mention of the Iranian proxy attack on al-Asad, nor any mention of injured American servicemembers. Patta goes straight to Iranian war drums. After discussing a potential encirclement of Israel by Iranian proxies, Patta advocates for an indeterminate and unilateral Israeli ceasefire as the only remedy for the ongoing conflict. It goes without saying that there are no calls for Hamas to lay their weapons down and turn over all remaining hostages.  Had this surrender happened, or had Hamas not conducted its savage attack in the first place, there would be no need for what Patta describes further in the report: The remains of more than 80 Palestinians were returned today after Israel took some of the bodies to check if any hostages were among them. These are the nameless dead waiting for loved ones to claim them. There are high levels of anxiety here but for many Israelis, life simply goes on.  The goal, clearly, is to depict Israelis as coldly detached from the suffering happening in Gaza. But, again, there is no interest in adjudicating responsibility for the attacks- which is ultimately Iran’s. It staggers the mind that CBS would continue to run pro-Hamas propaganda and call it news. But, alas, here we are. One shudders to consider what the next few dispatches will look like once the rockets start flying. Click “expand” to view the full transcript of the aforementioned report as aired on the CBS Evening News on Monday, August 5th, 2024: MAJOR GARRETT: Several U.S. personnel were injured today in a suspected rocket attack on the al-Asad airbase in Iraq. We don't yet know the severity of the injuries and no group has claimed responsibility. The White House says the president and vice president have been briefed. Today's attack comes amid growing fears of an all-out war in the Middle East with Iran and its proxies threatening to strike back against Israel for the recent assassinations of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. The U.S. is beefing up its military presence in the region, sending additional warships and fighter jets. CBS's Debora Patta is in East Jerusalem. DEBORA PATTA: The war drums are getting louder. Following Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination, Teheran says Israel must be punished for what it calls its cowardly attack on Iranian soil. Both Israel and Iran say they don't want this to escalate, but nobody wants to be the first to take a step back. Former Israeli diplomat to the U.S. Alon Pinkas.  ALON PINKAS: And, most warning, is a coordinated- the so-called 360-degree attack. Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran from the east, the Houthis in western Yemen from the south. Hamas in both Gaza and the West Bank. So Israel will be encircled. PATTA: And where does America sit in all of this and what should they be doing?  PINKAS: The last thing that America wants is a scenario in which they are dragged into the conflict. PATTA: U.S. General Michael Kurilla helped coordinate the defense of Israel during the Iranian attack in April when more than 300 missiles and drones were fired, and was back here today meeting with Israel's defense minister. The U.S. still believes the best way to prevent this from spiraling out of control is a cease-fire in Gaza. In weekend protests, families and friends of hostages accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of choosing escalation over a deal. As the world's attention is focused on Iran, in Gaza they count their dead every day. The remains of more than 80 Palestinians were returned today after Israel took some of the bodies to check if any hostages were among them. These are the nameless dead waiting for loved ones to claim them. There are high levels of anxiety here but for many Israelis, life simply goes on. There’s still an all-out effort internationally to prevent this from escalating, but one mistake could be lethal. Major. GARRETT: Debora Patta. Thank you.  

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