Why Do Cats Smell Your Finger?

When they rub against you, it is an act of greeting and co-mingling scents with you. If you think about it, it is a bit like the European greeting of kissing three times, alternating cheeks each time. If you want to meet a cat and make a good impression, hold a relaxed finger within a few inches of her nose.

Why do cats like to smell hands?

Rubbing cheeks on everything: When a cat rubs their cheeks against your hand, the doorway, furniture, or other objects around the house they are essentially marking their territory. Cats have scent glands around their mouth, chin, and cheeks that leave behind their unique scent when rubbed.

What does it mean when cats smell you?

They learn about potential prey, dangers, other cats, and their general surroundings. When your cat sniffs your face, they're taking in information too: what you smell like! Sniffing your face allows your cat to familiarize themselves with your scent so that they can recognize it, and you, in the future.