How a cat decides who it will sleep with at night: scientists have found the answer

10.02.2025 14:31

The cat is very selective in communication. From all family members, it can choose one person, whom it will consider its owner.

And this does not mean that the pet's well-deserved authority will be enjoyed by the one who feeds it. No less interesting is the way a cat behaves at night when it is going to go to bed.

Foreign scientists have discovered how a cat decides which family member it will sleep with at night.

It is important for the animal to feel safe during its nighttime rest, despite the fact that it sleeps in the owner's bed.

What is important for a cat

1. In addition to warmth and safety, attachment to a person is important for a pet.

Cat
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Therefore, the pet will lie down next to someone with whom it has a deep emotional connection.

In fact, these are people who play, clean, look after the cat and take care of it in every possible way.

2. It is important that the smell of the human body is pleasant to the pet. Often animals mark the owner with pheromones, which makes him even more like their own, close.

3. The position of a person's body in sleep also matters.

It has been noted that most often cats choose places at the legs (bend of the knees) or near the chest, where they feel safe.

In addition, the choice of a pet can be influenced by behavioral habits and well-being.

And some experts believe that the animal energetically determines who it is most comfortable to be with.

But if the cat has changed its habits, this does not mean that it is offended.

The reason for this may be the smell of furniture or bed linen. In other words, don't rush to get upset.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor