8 Odd Cat Behaviors Explained

In this video, we’ll talk about 8 strange things cats do and explain the meaning behind them.

Why cats sit on anything you're reading
You probably have noticed that cats love to sit or walk over anything you’re looking at - whether it’s a book, laptop, or newspaper.
Believe it or not, it has been happening for centuries…There are cat paw prints even on a manuscript from the fifteenth century.
First of all, those items have your scent on them. Like many animals, cats are largely guided by their sense of smell; and if an object smells like you, they want to be near it because it makes them feel safe and content.
Another reason cats like to sit on your items is because they're very territorial. When cats walk over your stuff, they transfer their pheromones to the object, giving it a scent that's uniquely theirs. This is a cat’s way to establish their ownership.
And remember, cats are intelligent animals, so they know that whatever you’re reading is taking up all your attention—and that’s the very attention they want for themselves. So they’ll sit or walk right over your stuff so that you’ll have to focus on them.
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