The True Meaning Behind One Common Cat Behavior Is Catching Many People Off Guard
New research shows that everything we believe about cats might be one giant misconception. Are those moody divas we call our pets actually mushy little balls of emotion? Could it be that cats and dogs are more similar than we previously thought? Experts at Oregon State University have uncovered the answers after years of observation.
Surprise!
While you may think your cat, who just hissed at you for no rhyme or reason, is an arrogant rascal, the little ball of fur may see you as a special partner. Kitties are just full of surprises (and hairballs).
Social Cognition
Social cognition regarding doggos has been studied for decades. By now we pretty much know that dogs are gentle social butterflies that this cruel world absolutely does not deserve. But the social cognition of cats has been neglected by the scientific community.
What Would You Do?
Since human babies, puppies, and baby monkeys have all showed signs of being securely or insecurely attached to their parents or guardians after a short period of separation, it got scientists thinking about how kittens would act in this type of situation.
Anxiety
Would separation anxiety plague little kittens? Well behavior studies would soon prove or reject the idea that cats could form secure bonds with their caregivers. Scientists at Oregon State University were on the case.
