When it comes to the ongoing debate of dogs versus cats, we stopped keeping score a long time ago. But, here's a major point for the feline lovers: a recent study found that cats are just as loyal to their humans as dogs are.
Zak studied 10 cats and 10 dogs to see how much affection they had for their humans, and it turns out dogs love their owners almost five times more than cats do, according to the Huffington Post.
But what was surprising about the study was just how much more prevalent those bonds are. Researchers found that cats may bond with humans more than dogs and about as much as infants do.
Researchers from Oregon State University say they have found that, just like children and dogs, cats form emotional attachments to their caregivers including something known as “secure attachment” – when the presence of a caregiver helps them to feel secure and calm.
Everything they do, they do because they want to. Cats can be truly loyal, but unlike dogs, that loyalty comes out of their desire to be loyal to you. That makes it so much more valuable.
Cats are often stereotyped as standoffish and aloof, even to the people who love them most, but the truth is that cats can be just as protective of their people as dogs are of theirs. Put simply, cats love their family and their family loves them right back.
Based on several studies, behaviorists believe an adult cat's intelligence is comparable to that of a 2-year-old human toddler. Studies have shown cats have object permanence recognition, an awareness of objects that aren't directly visible. That is, out of sight doesn't mean vanished forever.
Yes! Cats do love their humans, even if sometimes they have a funny way of showing it. In fact, they form strong attachments to their owners and display their emotions very similar to humans. Just like people, cats can show their love through understanding and concern for others.
In other words, they do love you ... even if they don't show it. The research, published in the journal Current Biology, found that cats form attachments to their owners that are similar to those that dogs and even babies form with their caregivers.
Quite often, when owners go away, their cats seem also to disappear. Whether they are hiding or are having their own vacation, disappearing can be a sign that a cat is distressed and misses their owner. Illness. Some cats become unwell with the anxiety of their owner's absence and the change in their daily routine.
According to a new study, cats experience the greatest fondness for female owners. Cats attach to your veterinary clients—your female clients in particular—as social partners and it's not just because they want to be fed, according to research in the journal Behavioral Processes.
Researchers examining the differences between "dog people" and "cat people" found that feline fans score higher on intelligence tests and are more introverted, open-minded, and sensitive, LiveScience reports.
While it's true that cats are more independent than dogs, they treasure relationships with caregivers and fellow pets. Some cats will experience feelings of sadness and abandonment when left without company. Keep in mind, though, that no two cats will exhibit these feelings the same way.
While many people think that cats are standoffish and aloof, the truth is that they are loyal, loving companions (just like dogs). The key is that cats show their love in very different ways than dogs. Usually, those expressions of love are fairly subtle, so we miss them.
In general, cats are tidier, easier to care for, cost less (usually!) and are more independent, while dogs are more expensive and demand more time and attention, as well as sometimes being more affectionate.
This bar graph shows the preference in which people prefer dogs, cats, both, or neither based on gender. Based off of this information, the results show that the majority of both males and females prefer dogs over cats by 57.14%.
Sleeping near you
If your kitty likes to sleep near you - or even on you - this is an indication that they have total trust in you.
After several years, they can still remember people, places and events from the past. So maybe next time you find your cat staring blankly at a wall or closet, it may be possible that she is thinking of the past and replaying it over and over again.
According to a study done by the nutrition company, Canadae, they discovered that the person who makes the most effort is the favorite. People who communicate with their cat by getting to know their cues and motives are more attractive to their cat companions.
Regardless of their reputation, cats do get lonely when they are left unattended for long periods of time. Research proves that cats are social beings that form strong bonds with their owners. Do cats get sad when you leave? Short answer: yes.
Cats head bump each other and others to create a communal smell because cats recognize each other by smell before anything else. What your cat is really trying to tell you is, “Hey, I want you to smell a little more like me but don't worry I still love you!” How is this done?
Many feline behaviorists as well as child psychologists seem to agree that the intelligence of an adult cat equals that of a 2 to 3 year old child.
As explained by Popular Science, cats actually don't recognize themselves in the mirror, despite what you see in those cute cat videos or in your own home.
As with dogs, cats have a limited concept of time: they can learn to distinguish between different time intervals but only when these intervals are limited to a few seconds.