Why does my cat roll around on my sweaty clothes?

Cats can detect their owner’s unique body aroma, and your clothing smells unmistakably like you. This gives your cat familiarity and comfort while it rests. Your cat will also enjoy making a bed from your clothes, as well as claiming these garments as its own property.

Why is my cat obsessed with my sweat?

Our armpits have apocrine sweat glands, which produce the really pungent sweat that tends to be secreted in that area. As a result, armpit sweat is full of fats and proteins that cats are attracted to. Basically, your cat might think your armpit smells kind of tasty. Yep, it just got even more gross.

Why does my cat rub all over my clothes?

Most owners see this as a sign of affection and welcome this behaviour. When cats rub against objects, they are transferring their scent. It is almost as if they are claiming ownership and we are one of their belongings. Your cat head-butting or nuzzling your face deposits scent from glands in their cheek area.

Why does my cat lay on clean laundry?

Your cat feels safe encased in those scents and also very at home surrounded by them since cats often mark their “safe” areas with their own scent. If the clothes are clean, they are less full of scent, but many times they are still warm from the dryer which makes them irresistible because cats love warmth.

Why do cats put their head in your armpit?

Because our armpits (and groin) are as close as humans get to the scent glands cats have on their heads which they mark us and other animals with as a sign of affection.

Why do cats like stinky armpits?

Because our armpits (and groin) are as close as humans get to the scent glands cats have on their heads which they mark us and other animals with as a sign of affection. They don’t understand why we don’t mark and they are attracted to the scent of their family, even if it’s a different species.

Do cats like the smell of clean clothes?

It’s the same thing. Because you washed them and they no longer smell like home. Cats are very scent oriented, and they like things to smell like you and themselves.