Understand Why Your Cat Chooses Certain Sitting Places

Is your cat sitting in the strangest place ever and you can't figure out why they like to sit there? Here are some ways to figure it out.

Steps

 * 1) Observe how much sunlight the area receives. Is the place somewhere in the sun? By a window, outside in the sunlight, or near a glass door are good examples of a place a cat may relax. Cats love sunning themselves just like some people do.[[Image:Mildly Annoy Your Cat Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 2) See how warm the area is. If your cat is by an electrical appliance, it could be because it is giving off heat. The computer tower, a laptop, under a lamp, or sometimes even a combination of the two are very warm to a cat and would be an appealing spot for your furry friend.[[Image:Understand Why Your Cat Chooses Certain Sitting Places Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) * If your cat likes to relax by your computer, make sure they aren't right up the computer's ventilation system. They can and will shed fur into the vents, which can cause an overheating - or even fire! - hazard.
 * 4) Check the height of the area. Cats seem to like to be in high places, such as on top of cabinets, refrigerators, tabletops, or dressers. It can be a good explanation as to why your cat likes to jump on the table when you aren't watching![[Image:Understand Why Your Cat Chooses Certain Sitting Places Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 5) See if the area is frequented by people. Some cats like to sit with their owners, and others are "lap cats" and enjoy being in the company of other humans. Your cat may even lay down in people's laps, whether it's your own or your friend's![[Image:Understand Why Your Cat Chooses Certain Sitting Places Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 6) Understand these factors may not play a role in your cat's sitting spot. You may never really know for sure why your cat likes to lay down on your couch when nobody is in the living room - cats are very mysterious and sometimes frequent certain places just because they like them.[[Image:Understand Why Your Cat Chooses Certain Sitting Places Step 5.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * If you see your cat in a really weird spot, don't be afraid to take a picture! It most likely isn't every day that you see your cat on top of a door, after all.

Warnings

 * Make sure your cat does not sit somewhere dangerous, such as near uninsulated wires or frayed cords. Try to keep them safe whenever possible.
 * Cats do like to climb trees and most can figure out how to get down the tree. If not, you may have to call animal control to see if they can rescue your cat.

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