Why Do Cats Put Their Butt In Your Face? Experts Explain

Your cat puts its butt in your face for a reason, and three feline experts break it down. (Hint: You’re going to count yourself lucky!).  
There’s a lot to love about your cat, from that tiny pink nose to those adorable tufts of fluff sprouting from its ears. But if you’ve ever leaned in for a cuddle only to have your furry friend spin around and present its backside, you’ve probably wondered, Why do cats put their butt in your face?

“It’s really kind of comical,” says Jennifer Hawkins, DVM, executive director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association. “I think most of us know it’s not intended to be an insult, but it does seem a little rude.”

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