Cats rub their faces on things for many reasons depending on the context or object being rubbed.
Kitten keeps rubbing face on floor.
Lip rubbing is often reserved for marking objects.
When your cat rubs its head and cheeks on the floor it can be leaving its scent markers on the house and over your feet.
Cats rub on walls furniture shoes and even other things lying around on the floor.
Head butting is an over the top version of face rubbing.
When your cat engages in head bunting or head rubbing he is placing his scent there as a social and affectionate gesture.
The catsultant can help us out with this cat body language.
Marking is used as a way to keep any potential enemies or rivals away.
This tells other cats that they ve been there claimed their spot and have already marked you so other cats need to back off.
If the cat knows you already or is just really enthusiastic about people he may not wait for a polite greeting.
Cats typically display head bunting toward other cats dog companions and humans.
Cat to cat head bunting and allorubbing are reserved for cats who already have a familiar and friendly relationship.