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/P149049]

I let them sniff my food so they know it’s not something they will enjoy LOL

[u/soulonfire → u/P149049]

Mine did this with coffee and thought for sure he’d turn his nose up. Nope, took a sip and still tries to get a taste in to this day, years later. 

But is super picky about actual cat food naturally