Why do cats like to lay on uncomfortable surfaces like cardboard?

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I saved up and got a nice, fluffy cat tree for my 2 cats but they still opt to sleep in a cardboard scratcher. It really confuses my brain. How is the rough texture comfy for them?

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A cat’s fur makes them desensitized to fine texture over most of their body, except the bottom of their paws, and claws. They,re light and strong, so hard surfaces aren’t uncomfortable to them either. They do, however, love resting on a surface with interesting tactile feedback, which they can sink their claws and excervcise on. There,s also likely something about the smell of paper and cardboard which attracts them

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