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[–] Doc_Crankenstein@slrpnk.net 8 points 6 months ago (4 children)

It is a dominance display. Cats deliberately break your personal space to assert that they are the boss of the house.

Usually, means they want something and are mad you aren't listening. So, they try to get you to capitulate by "showing who's boss". Could also just mean they are feeling cheeky and wanting to remind you "of your place" while they cuddle up to you.

Cats are such lovable assholes.

[–] gens@programming.dev 9 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Idk why ppl say dominance. I think cats are less bothered by hierarchy then most animals. I got a "you bother me sometimes, I bother you sometimes" relationship with my cat.

[–] Doc_Crankenstein@slrpnk.net 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Because displays of dominance are a very well documented aspect of feline psychology and behavior, considering they are inherently territorial creatures.

[–] gens@programming.dev 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Housecats? And dominance, not territory?

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