Owner of an adorable and cherished cat? Then chances are they’re ruining everything again by blocking your view of this page – especially if you’re reading from your laptop.

But what’s the reason behind this behaviour? Why are cats obsessed with our computers?

Unfortunately, no large-scale (and probably very impractical) scientific experiment has yet delved into this question. However, feline behavioural experts still have a key theory to explain your keyboard cat.

Why does my cat sit on my laptop?

Unfortunately, it’s probably not a form of copycat behaviour – your moggie doesn’t see you typing and want to join in on the fun.