{"id":21852,"date":"2022-03-25T11:09:08","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:09:08","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:08","slug":"how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you tell if a cat has imprinted on you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_cat_has_imprinted_on_you\" title=\"How can you tell if a cat has imprinted on you?\">How can you tell if a cat has imprinted on you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_cat_rubs_its_head_on_you_and_purrs\" title=\"What does it mean when a cat rubs its head on you and purrs?\">What does it mean when a cat rubs its head on you and purrs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#Do_cats_imprint_on_their_owners\" title=\"Do cats imprint on their owners?\">Do cats imprint on their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_you_are_your_cats_favorite_person\" title=\"How do you know if you are your cat&#8217;s favorite person?\">How do you know if you are your cat&#8217;s favorite person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#How_do_cats_mark_their_humans\" title=\"How do cats mark their humans?\">How do cats mark their humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#How_do_cats_choose_their_favorite_person\" title=\"How do cats choose their favorite person?\">How do cats choose their favorite person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#Why_does_my_cat_purr_and_rub_his_head_on_me\" title=\"Why does my cat purr and rub his head on me?\">Why does my cat purr and rub his head on me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#Why_does_my_cat_rub_the_top_of_his_head_on_me\" title=\"Why does my cat rub the top of his head on me?\">Why does my cat rub the top of his head on me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_cat_has_imprinted_on_you\" title=\"How do you tell if a cat has imprinted on you?\">How do you tell if a cat has imprinted on you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#Do_cats_have_a_favorite_person\" title=\"Do cats have a favorite person?\">Do cats have a favorite person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#Can_cats_be_obsessed_with_their_owners\" title=\"Can cats be obsessed with their owners?\">Can cats be obsessed with their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#Why_do_cats_get_attached_to_one_person\" title=\"Why do cats get attached to one person?\">Why do cats get attached to one person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#How_do_you_know_who_your_cat_loves_the_most\" title=\"How do you know who your cat loves the most?\">How do you know who your cat loves the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_you_are_your_cats_favorite\" title=\"How do you know if you are your cats favorite?\">How do you know if you are your cats favorite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_cat_imprinted_on_you\" title=\"How do you know if your cat imprinted on you?\">How do you know if your cat imprinted on you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#Do_cats_mark_their_owner\" title=\"Do cats mark their owner?\">Do cats mark their owner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#How_do_cats_mark_you\" title=\"How do cats mark you?\">How do cats mark you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#Do_cats_mark_humans_as_their_territory\" title=\"Do cats mark humans as their territory?\">Do cats mark humans as their territory?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_cats_favorite_person\" title=\"How do you know if your cat&#8217;s favorite person?\">How do you know if your cat&#8217;s favorite person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#Do_cats_choose_one_person\" title=\"Do cats choose one person?\">Do cats choose one person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-cat-has-imprinted-on-you\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_cat_chooses_you\" title=\"What does it mean when a cat chooses you?\">What does it mean when a cat chooses you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_cat_has_imprinted_on_you\"><\/span>How can you tell if a cat has imprinted on you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When cats don&#8217;t feel threatened by other cats, they will show affection by rubbing on them, sleeping near them, and being in their presence. <b>If your cat replicates those behaviors with you, Delgado says it has officially imprinted on you. They rub against you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_cat_rubs_its_head_on_you_and_purrs\"><\/span>What does it mean when a cat rubs its head on you and purrs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Purring is usually a sign of contentment, although it doesn&#8217;t always indicate happiness. A cat that is ill or anxious will sometimes purr as a comfort. However, most of the time if your kitten is rubbing against you and purring loudly, <b>it&#8217;s a sign of affection or she&#8217;s asking for something, such as food<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_imprint_on_their_owners\"><\/span>Do cats imprint on their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When cats don&#8217;t feel threatened by other cats, they will show affection by rubbing on them, sleeping near them, and being in their presence. <b>If your cat replicates those behaviors with you, Delgado says it has officially imprinted on you. They rub against you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_you_are_your_cats_favorite_person\"><\/span>How do you know if you are your cat&#8217;s favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best you can do is take care of your cat, learn to communicate with them through attention and affection, and watch for signs that they&#8217;re happy and comfortable with you. <b>If you&#8217;re the person they choose to spend the most time with, then chances are, you&#8217;re their favorite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_mark_their_humans\"><\/span>How do cats mark their humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spraying and head rubbing are two primary techniques cats use to lay down their scent. <b>People are usually marked by cats with their forehead, while furniture and other inanimate objects are marked by the sides of their cheeks and their chins.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_choose_their_favorite_person\"><\/span>How do cats choose their favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every cat is different, so the appropriate response to your cat&#8217;s meows and body language signs may include physical interaction, playtime, respecting their space, or (of course) food. Aside from being able to communicate, a cat may choose someone as their favorite simply <b>because they provide the best lap for catnaps<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_purr_and_rub_his_head_on_me\"><\/span>Why does my cat purr and rub his head on me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats release friendly pheromones from glands in their cheeks and chin, so when your favorite feline is rubbing its face on you, it usually means <b>they are marking you as a friend.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_rub_the_top_of_his_head_on_me\"><\/span>Why does my cat rub the top of his head on me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, just as you suspected, one of the main reasons that cats like to rub their head against you is <b>to show affection and there is even a name for this behaviour  &#8216;bunting&#8217;. Cats &#8216;bunt&#8217; primarily as a way of bonding, and they do this not only to you and other humans but also with other cats and even dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_cat_has_imprinted_on_you\"><\/span>How do you tell if a cat has imprinted on you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When cats don&#8217;t feel threatened by other cats, they will show affection by rubbing on them, sleeping near them, and being in their presence. <b>If your cat replicates those behaviors with you, Delgado says it has officially imprinted on you. They rub against you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_have_a_favorite_person\"><\/span>Do cats have a favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to a study done by the nutrition company, Canadae, they discovered that <b>the person who makes the most effort is the favorite. People who communicate with their cat by getting to know their cues and motives are more attractive to their cat companions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_be_obsessed_with_their_owners\"><\/span>Can cats be obsessed with their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is normal for cats to be obsessed with their owners because cats are animals that naturally yearn for love and comfort. This desire can be even stronger when they feel insecure due to changes in the pet&#8217;s or owner&#8217;s life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_get_attached_to_one_person\"><\/span>Why do cats get attached to one person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason a cat will gravitate toward one person, in particular, <b>may come down to communication. Though cats are often portrayed as aloof and independent, they are quite the communicators, and they have a special appreciation for people who can understand their needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_who_your_cat_loves_the_most\"><\/span>How do you know who your cat loves the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Then, look out for these behaviors.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They treat you like you&#8217;re a cat.  <\/li>\n<li>They rub against you.  <\/li>\n<li>They follow you into a room.  <\/li>\n<li>They come into your bedroom while you&#8217;re sleeping.  <\/li>\n<li>They blink their eyes slowly.  <\/li>\n<li>They knead their paws like a kitten.  <\/li>\n<li>They make the right kind of meow.  <\/li>\n<li>They show their bellyin some cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_you_are_your_cats_favorite\"><\/span>How do you know if you are your cats favorite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a multi-human household, it seems that cats will choose one family member they want to spend more of their time with. According to a study done by the nutrition company, Canadae, they discovered that <b>the person who makes the most effort is the favorite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_cat_imprinted_on_you\"><\/span>How do you know if your cat imprinted on you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When cats don&#8217;t feel threatened by other cats, they will show affection by rubbing on them, sleeping near them, and being in their presence. <b>If your cat replicates those behaviors with you, Delgado says it has officially imprinted on you. They rub against you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_mark_their_owner\"><\/span>Do cats mark their owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Experts believe that <b>cats developed marking behaviors to minimize contact with other cats, thus enhancing their odds of survival. Marking their territory is their primary means of communicating with other cats and letting them know another cat is in the area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_mark_you\"><\/span>How do cats mark you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats will mark with <b>scent glands on their feet, cheeks, face, and tail as well as with urine. Cheek rubbing (bunting) and scratching (with both the odor from the glands in the footpads and the visual mark) are both forms of marking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_mark_humans_as_their_territory\"><\/span>Do cats mark humans as their territory?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rubbing and head bunting <b>Rubbing up against an object or a person allows the cat to mark that object or person. It&#8217;s a way for the cat to say hello, and to communicate to humans and other animals that the cat wants to bond with them. By rubbing up against you, your cat is essentially marking you as hers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_cats_favorite_person\"><\/span>How do you know if your cat&#8217;s favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a multi-human household, it seems that <b>cats will choose one family member they want to spend more of their time with. According to a study done by the nutrition company, Canadae, they discovered that the person who makes the most effort is the favorite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_choose_one_person\"><\/span>Do cats choose one person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a cat chooses you, it means that <b>the cat has decided you would make a good companion. Cats think of us as large cats rather than humans that need to be pleased. So, if you want to get a cat to choose you, you need to think like a cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_cat_chooses_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when a cat chooses you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most cats will choose one favorite person and tend to stick with them. <b>They can change their favorite person, but they rarely add one. Cats are highly territorial creatures and always want to be in control of the situation. By bonding with only one person, they feel that they have control over the situation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can you tell if a cat has imprinted on you?What does it mean when a cat rubs its head on you and purrs?Do cats imprint on their owners?How do you know if you are your cat&#8217;s favorite person?How do cats mark their humans?How do cats choose their favorite person?Why does my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21852","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21852"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21852"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21852\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21852"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21852"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21852"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}