I wonder if you have had this experience:

You were sitting fine on the chair, but suddenly you need to get up. When you come back again, you find that the cat has firmly occupied your position.

Moreover, this is not a small probability event. Anyway, my cat will do this 8 times out of 10

So, why is this?

Like your taste

Reason 1: I like the smell of you

A cat’s sense of smell is about 14 times stronger than that of humans.

Cats also have 200 million olfactory receptors that can detect smells that we cannot detect.

For kittens, the smell of their beloved owners can make them feel comfortable and relaxed, so many cats like to be close to their owners and smell their owners' scent.

In addition, cats have a dual olfactory mechanism and a second "nose" called the vomeronasal organ, also known as Jacobson's organ.

It can sense odors in the air and receive pheromone signals that most other animals cannot detect.

A cat’s well-developed olfactory bulbs also help give it a keen sense of smell.

These pheromones allow cats to recognize their owners.

Cats can easily detect these unique pheromones when their owners leave their seats and sit in the same spot, close to the comforting scent.

Not only do cats like your smell, but dogs do too!

Covet the remaining warmth

Reason 2: The place you sat is very warm

Cats can respond to differences in cold and warm temperatures.

As descendants of African wildcats, cats crave warmth.

The average body temperature of cats is 38 degrees, while the average body temperature of humans is 36 degrees.

Most domestic cats are naturally adapted to warmer climates. Cats that live in colder areas develop thick fur to survive, such as Siberian cats, which absorb heat and keep them warm.

However, most domestic cats rely on external heat sources to stay warm, such as the heated chairs we sit on

Marking areas

Reason 3: Marking areas

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Cats like to leave their scent in every corner of the house, which is a kind of marking behavior

So, cats will like to jump on your seat and leave their scent, Make the chair smell more familiar and the environment more comfortable.

If there are other cats in your home, then this process is a territorial marking behavior, leaving your own scent to tell other cats that this is their designated territory

Of course, there will also be two cats competing for chair sovereignty~

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Want to respond

Reason 4: Want to respond

Some kittens will do anything to get your attention, such as meowing, rubbing against you, using Paws at you, makes you walk, or lies down in front of you.

Similarly, if on a certain occasion, your cat sits on your seat and you respond positively with petting and hugging,

it will remember this. , you can get attention if you know where you sit~

It’s just fun

Reason 5: Fun

Sometimes, cats like to jump on our chairs It's just that my paws are itchy and I want to sharpen them! !

Especially some materials that are particularly attractive to cats, such as leather, woven, and mesh surfaces

How can we prevent cats from taking their place?

Simple! As long as you have the ability to make money!

Give it an exclusive seat

If you don’t have the ability to pay money, just take it down...