Many cat owners complain about their pets' habit of falling asleep on their pillow.
But to understand why a cat acts this way, it is enough to put yourself in its place - you will immediately see that there are several reasons for such behavior in an animal.
Warmth and comfort
One of the main reasons why a cat may sleep on its owner's pillow is convenience and comfort.
Like humans, cats prefer to sleep in a warm and cozy environment, and the pillow provides them with exactly that. It is soft, warm and comfortable, making it the perfect place to sleep.
The smell of the owner
Cats have an excellent sense of smell and can detect odors that people do not notice.
The owner's scent on the pillow calms the cat and creates a sense of security. And vice versa - sometimes pets lie down on the owner's things to "mark" them with their scent.
Closeness to the owner
Cats may settle down to sleep right on their owner's pillow out of a sense of love and affection.
This place is located next to the owner's face, where the cat can feel his breathing and heartbeat, which gives the pet a feeling of security and peace.
Earlier we wrote about why a cat licks and sniffs its owner’s feet.
