04-09-2015, 09:57 AM
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Your Cat Does Not Care About You
Researchers (Yes that lot) have discovered that this is because cats don't see their owners as a source of safety and security in the same way dogs do, making them much more independent and less reliant.In particular, they found cats don't suffer from separation anxiety and any noise they make when their owner leaves is more likely to be out of boredom or frustration.
Does this article make you purr..or hiss
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...#ixzz3kl7HGZym
04-09-2015, 10:26 AM
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Every little boy already knew that, didn’t need any ‘Experts’ to tell them. My granny had three cats and two dogs when my brother and me were boys, the two dogs were most affectionate towards us but the cats always kept their distance, I know there are plenty of cat lovers here and good luck to them, they know their cats far better than anyone else, but I think the cats only hang around for the grub. Give me a dog anyday.
04-09-2015, 10:36 AM
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I returned yesterday evening after being 'elsewhere' for a week and was expecting the cats to ignore us entirely.Nope !
OK they didn't rush up to us and leap about frantically like dogs, because cats are not pack animals and a little decorum (politeness) is required.
I'd say they were pleased to see us and are happy that we're all together again.
04-09-2015, 10:46 AM
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Have to agree with Jem...cats are notoriously fickle where food is concerned.My neighbour feeds her cat very well on excellent tinned food (her choice) but he is always at my door looking pathetically half starved (a trick cats have) the minute I start serving chicken, meat etc
04-09-2015, 10:58 AM
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I haven't any cats now, but used to have years ago. I found them to be independent but capable of affection also. I do not think they are loyal to one person like dogs often are though. Mine would rub round a visitor's legs who they didn't know from Adam, just as much as they would mine. You would also see them doing the same behaviour to a tree trunk a table leg, or anything they felt suitable at the time.Sometimes we see only what we want to see, and misinterpret things.
04-09-2015, 11:15 AM
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Re: Your Cat Does Not Care About You
Originally Posted by Mups
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I haven't any cats now, but used to have years ago. I found them to be independent but capable of affection also. I do not think they are loyal to one person like dogs often are though. Mine would rub round a visitor's legs who they didn't know from Adam, just as much as they would mine. You would also see them doing the same behaviour to a tree trunk a table leg, or anything they felt suitable at the time.Sometimes we see only what we want to see, and misinterpret things.
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