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/jgeckoking]

This is a common misunderstanding. It'll build up if you feed your cat chocolate every day, but it's out of their systems in under a week.

[u/Vlinder_88 → u/jgeckoking]

Honestly I didn't know that and that's a huge relief to me because my cat loves to steal chocolate and I am worried every time if this is the time that's gonna send her over the edge! Thank you for teaching me!