Why does a cat like to sleep next to its owner: 3 explanations

21.03.2024 07:21

Before going to bed, many cats try to settle down next to a person.

There are cats that simply ignore the bed and pay attention exclusively to the owner's bed.

What is the reason for this behavior of some furry four-legged friends?

The cat loves its owner

Many people perceive a cat's desire to lie down next to them as an expression of love.

And often this conclusion turns out to be correct.

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A cat is unlikely to rest next to someone to whom it is not attached.

If a pet sleeps next to a person, the former probably perceives the latter as his “relative”.

In addition, being in the owner's bed is proof that the cat feels comfortable here and completely trusts the owner.

The cat seeks warmth

The desire to lie down next to a person can have a completely rational explanation: the animal simply feels comfortable resting where it is not cold.

It is worth remembering that fluffy creatures perceive people as “sources of warmth”.

The cat is attracted by the smell

Many purring cats like the smells coming from their owner. Pets are used to them: they associate them with safety.

Earlier we explained why cats like to play by sticking their paw under the door.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief


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  1. The cat loves its owner
  2. The cat seeks warmth
  3. The cat is attracted by the smell