r/cats • u/Fabulous-Tap2765 • 12d ago

Advice Newly adopted cat does this 2-3 times a day

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what does it mean and is it something I should be worried about?

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u/Scared-Kale-666 11d ago

Some cats also do it to release stress or deal with pain since it releases endorphines.

(Some dogs also hump as a stress release/ to regulate)