Now coming to the two emotions that bind us all - happiness and sadness. And keeping in mind how cats think - your time with them is also a resource. Therefore, in a multi-cat household, it is vital to ensure that no more than one cat is sharing a resource. They take turns in owning multiple resources in their environment however, when resources are scarce, they may show signs of jealousy. When we punish them, the behavior in response is shying away or cowering, but this is not guilt it is a response to your angry behavior.Ĭats, unlike dogs, are very flexible in their hierarchical system. But also, cats are just not guilty - about anything. However, cats will never hold grudges or think of ways to get back at you for bathing them with cold water or for ignoring those morning 'meows'. Because they are independent creatures, they enjoy having a say when it comes to matters of their welfare, and they want us to respect that. They do feel angry in situations where they aren't allowed to decide, and in the human world, we interpret this as 'aggression'. It is in our natural behavior to hold grudges or be angry at someone for hurting us, and it's the same with cats. However, this behavior is often perceived as a lack of attachment and love. They prefer staying close to the place and people that make them feel secure, warm, and loved. Have you ever wondered why cats don't enjoy travelling or riding in the car with you? It's because of their loyalty to their home and people. We think that loyalty translates to dogs, right? Well, that's a myth. But, the way they regard emotions is very different from the way we do-for instance, loyalty. Until then, we can only make conclusions about what and how cats think through an analysis of their communication and behaviour. While we're still at figuring out the complexity of the human mind, maybe one day we'll be able to fully understand what it's like to perceive and process the world the way a cat does. Anyone who lives with cats will tell you that they're still trying to understand why staring at traffic on the road or at a fish swimming in a bowl is so exciting.
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