Do our cats think about us ?
© Jonas Jurgella
Dear cat parent ,
Most cats are smarter than human babies . MUCH smarter .
And as a loving parent of a four legged child , I bet you already knew that , didn ’ t you ?
My name is Jonas Jurgella , animal researcher . Along with my PhD in Animal Studies , I have 14 years researching these incredible animals in a clinical setting next to their caregivers .
I ’ ve talked to hundreds of cat owners across the country , and heard incredible stories ranging from humorous to tear-jerking .
In our research circle , we like to compare cats to a higher level human being . We often say cats have a brain about as developed as an adolescent teenager . This explains their wide range of emotions , for example .
Which brings me to the topic I ’ d like to address with you today , the one question I get from cat owners more than anything else :
Do our cats think about us ?
My team and I have taken this question quite seriously . People care about their cats as much as their children . So this is a very important topic for us as researchers and fellow cat lovers .
The answer is yes , they absolutely do . Once a bond is formed between parent and child , it is not easily broken . And indeed cats really do see you as their caregiver and personal leader . There is a very real bond that extends beyond just protection and food . It would best be described as love .
Here ’ s another thing your cat wants you to know :
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