This is a resonant throat sound accompanied by body rubbing, with a frequency similar to purring but shorter. It's an exclusive behavior where cats mark you with scent glands, showing they see you as part of their safe territory. Some owners mistake it for hunger, but it's actually their way of confirming intimacy.
☁️Contentment
Chin-Rub Thrum: Cat's Ownership Signal
Rub Thrumming
☁️ Rub Thrumming
蹭你时的喉音,是猫的领地宣告
How to respond
Gently stroke its head and back, call its name softly in response to its ownership signal, strengthening your intimate bond.
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