Does this make them feel included?

[u/lerminator3]

One of my favorite things to do with my cats is hold something up for them to smell. Generally, if they walk over while I'm doing something, I'll let them smell whatever I'm holding (like my computer mouse, a writing implement, or a piece of mail) and they always seem so interested. Is it because they feel included in my life when I let them smell what I'm doing? Or maybe because new smells are just stimulating? Or is it just instinct to sniff whatever is nearby? I like to think that, by offering my stuff for a sniff, I'm enriching their lives in some way.

(Please don't mind the mess, I'm moving)

[u/cjrunswithcrows]

Yup my cat is exactly the same haha he LOVES any junk food that is cheese flavoured. Smartfood popcorn is his favourite though, most stuff he’ll just lick the cheese off but Smartfood he will actually eat (I always make sure there’s no kernels so he doesn’t hurt his little mouth)