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They chose you, after all, so how could you disturb them even if you have had to go to the bathroom for hours? But why do cats decide to bestow this honor on their owners? Why do cats like laps? Keep reading to discover a few of the surprising reasons why your cat may choose to sit on you. Despite their reputation for being aloof, most cats crave attention especially from their favorite people.

They also come to you for connection and love. Usually, a cat on the lap gets affection, so your cat may come to you when she wants to be petted and feel loved. One of the coziest places in your home happens to be wherever you are because of the heat your body emits!

This could be why your cat likes sitting with you. They may choose to sit on your lap because they want to soak up all your body heat. Sitting on top of you is the ultimate sign of trust. Cats only sit in the laps of people they really feel safe with. This is especially true if they nap on you. Your body is like a white-noise machine for cats.

If you live with a cat, you are living with a kind of celebrity. Or, your cat is living with your sense that you are living with a kind of celebrity. Symptoms: frequent taking of cat selfies, downloading of the photo app Snapcat , use of the hashtag CatsofTwitter. Apparently, living in close proximity to other cats is likely to cause your cat emotional strain too. Cats have excellent poker faces. Other symptoms include sleeping under the bed, excessive spraying, scratching, sweaty feet, and displacement activities.

This is not a sign of vanity. If your cat likes to sleep on or next to you, then you are a most beloved cat owner. My tiny 3-pound foster kitten, Smoochie, runs to sleep on my chest or in my lap the moment I sit down.

I always have a few furry companions in bed with me all night. In fact, the first face I see in the morning is usually that of my BooBoo kitty. The look of love. My semi-feral cat, Brownie, has been with me since she was 8 weeks old, yet she retains much of her reclusive feral quality.

Although she is very shy, she does return my slow blinks to let me know she appreciates and loves me. Look at your cat and blink your eyes deliberately and slowly while talking to her.

If after a few moments she returns the slow blink, you have indeed made a love connection. Published: June 22, By: Rita Reimers Updated: January 13, By: Amy Shojai Updated: November 10, By: Chewy Editorial Updated: December 8, By: Chewy Editorial Updated: June 15, By: Chewy Editorial Published: September 23, By: Chewy Editorial Published: November 18, By: Sachin Kumar Updated: November 3, View all in be inspired.

All you have to do is pet your cat along the back or wherever he prefers most as an affectionate gesture. You must be logged in to post a comment. New Book! Cat Vs Cat Revised and Updated!