Do cats pick up on human emotions? Yes, certainly if it is the cat’s guardian (owner) who is interacting with the cat. This is because domestic cats learn, in their interactions with their owners, their body language including specifically their … Continue reading →
I had no idea that kittens sometimes suck their thumbs. It is probably unusual but this video is good evidence it happens and it confirms that cats seek pacifiers just like people.
Continue reading →In answer to the question, “do cats understand human emotions?” my current thinking is that they do understand them to a limited extent through the person’s facial expressions, their behavior and body language but they will not understand the definition of emotions i.e. they cannot label a form of human behavior arising from a specific emotion.
Continue reading →Having read the story of a 30 year old lady writing on the website metafilter.com I have to say that the answer to the question in the title is Yes. It sounds strange to say yes; it is all right … Continue reading →
Ruchi Kumar, a journalist, and her cat Lola live in a house in the centre of Kabul, Afghanistan, near embassies and the presidential palace. On 31 May 2017 a terrorist blew up a bomb, inside a lorry, in the centre … Continue reading →
Yes, human euthanasia should be legal in all countries provided there are solid checks and controls in place through carefully drafted legislation to prevent unethical behaviour. Most cat owners have been through the tough, emotional journey of deciding when to … Continue reading →
You could extend the question in the title to: Can cats recognise emotions in humans and recognise the facial expression that goes with those emotions? This apparently is what dogs can do and I think that cats can also do … Continue reading →
