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Why does my cat sit on me?

If your cat keeps sitting on you, you might be wondering why and what you can do about it. This post will show you a number of possible causes and what you can do about them.

So, why does my cat sit on me? Possible reasons why your cat sits on you are that you are warm, you make it feel safer, to get attention, it is anxious, or because you are in the spot it likes to sit in.

There are actually a number of possible reasons why your cat might sit on you and it might be due to a combination of reasons. However, there are a number of things you can consider when figuring out the main cause and there are a number of things you can do about it.

Why does my cat sit on me?

Below are a number of possible reasons why your cat has been doing it and what would make each of them more likely to be the main reason.

You are warm

The cause could be that your cat finds it comfortable to sit on you. This would be more likely if your cat sits on you regardless of where you sit and your cat does not seem to be doing it to get attention from you.

You make it feel safer

Another possible cause is that sitting on you makes your cat feel safer. This would be more likely if your cat tends to do it more when other animals are around or when there is something else that might be causing it to feel anxious.

To get attention

It could be the case that your cat has been doing it in order to get extra attention from you. This would be more likely if it tends to do it when you have not been giving it much attention and if you tend to give it extra attention when it does it.

It is anxious

It might be the case that your cat has some separation anxiety. This is where it does not like being left alone and the prospect of being left alone causes it to get anxious. This would be more likely if it sits on you at around the same time that you would normally go out.

You’re in its spot

It might also be the case that your cat has been doing it because it thinks that you are in its spot. This would be more likely if your cat sits on you when you sit in a specific spot and if your cat tends to sit there when you are not sat there.

Things to consider about your cat sitting on you

Below are some things to consider when figuring out the main reason why your cat has been doing it.

If your cat has always slept on you

If your cat has not always slept on you, it would help to consider what else happened when your cat first started doing it. If it started doing it suddenly, it might be the case that it started because something caused it to become anxious or because it learned that it is comfortable to sit on you.

What is different when your cat sits on you

It would also help to consider if there is a certain time that your cat tends to sit on you. For example, if your cat tends to do it before you have left home, the cause could be that it has some separation anxiety.

How to get my cat to stop sitting on me?

Below are some options you have when dealing with the behavior.

Limit reasons why it might be anxious

It would help to limit reasons why it might get fearful when you are not around. Ways to do so could include letting your cat stay in a different room than your dog if you have one or letting your cat stay in a quieter room.

Give it other places to sit

Another option would be to give your cat other places where it cat sit. Perhaps you could try putting a cat bed down for it to sit in.

Let it do it

If your cat does not seem to be doing it due to any issues, another option would be to simply let your cat continue doing it.

Why is my cat sitting on me suddenly?

If your cat has started sitting on you suddenly, it might be the case that something has caused it to start getting anxious when it is not with you. Another possible cause is that it learned that you are comfortable or that it gets rewards for sitting on you such as attention.

Why does my cat sit on me when I sleep?

If your cat sits on you when you are sleeping, it could be because your cat finds you comfortable or because it feels safer when it sits on you.

Why does my cat sit on me in bed?

The most likely reason why your cat sits on you in bed is that your cat feels safer around you, it feels comfortable on your bed and that your cat is being affectionate.

Why is my cat sitting on me suddenly?

It could be the case that your cat has started sitting on you because it has become more comfortable around you which would be more likely if you have not had your cat for long. It might also be the case that your cat has been doing because something has been causing it to come to you so that it can feel safer. This would be more likely if your cat has started doing it since things such as if you got a new pet or if you moved homes.

Why does my cat sit on me and purr?

The reason why your cat sits on you and purrs is likely to be that your cat feels comfortable, safe and that it is showing affection.

Why does my cat sit on me and lick itself?

The reason why your cat sits on you and grooms itself is likely to be that your cat feels safe on you and it naturally wants to groom itself when it is feeling secure.