guilty cat – Michael Broad

Cats don’t possess the emotions of guilt and pride

July 16, 2018 by Michael Broad

Domestic cats don’t possess the emotions of guilt and pride because they both require the ability to compare their actions with standards of behavior (if you like rules of society). This comparison requires self-awareness and as cats have not worked out in a rational way the rules and norms of their society they do …

Do cats feel guilty when they’ve been bad?

June 25, 2016February 22, 2014 by Elisa Black-Taylor

Can cats feel the emotion of guilt? Most cat companions have experienced this: you leave the room, and soon you hear the sound of breaking glass. When you investigate, your cat is standing in front of your favorite collectible looking VERY guilty. So, do you believe cats feel guilt, or do they simply respond …