A cat's acute sense of hearing allows him to hear subtle sounds, including a weird disembodied voice coming from your cell phone. While Kitty might recognize some voices, it's not likely she'll understand the concept of long-distance communication.
In a new study published Tuesday in the journal Animal Cognition, researchers from Université Paris Nanterre in France found that cats can actually recognize their owners' voices when they're speaking to them.
Cats have two types of cones to see colors. This means they can see blues okay, but for the red-green spectrum, they are colorblind. Our phone screens radiate blue light, so cats will pick up some of the colors happening on a digital screen.
When you're talking on the phone, the cat hears your voice. In some cases, there's no one else in the room except you and the cat. Perhaps kitty thinks you must be talking to her since she doesn't see or hear another person.
“Technically, cats can't understand human words because their cognitive skills are not advanced enough,” Glover told The Dodo. Cats understand language the same way that we understand what they're trying to say when they meow. They know that we're talking to them, but they don't know exactly what we're saying.
Sorry to break it to you, but human meows mean nothing to cats. At most, you can get your cat's attention and they may even appreciate your attempts to communicate by purring or even meowing back. But to most cats, human meows sound like human language.
If you talk to your cat in baby talk, you're far from alone. Many animal lovers make their voices higher and more drawn out when talking to their pets, but a new study from Animal Cognition seems to prove that cats actually prefer this sound, too.
Every cat is different. While some cats enjoy being kissed, others will not. Some will feel love, while others will not see kissing as a sign of affection. There are better ways than kissing to show a cat affection that they will understand.
Yes, you read that right: A recent study revealed that getting your pet's attention is as simple as speaking with a high-pitched tone and extended vowels, just like how you'd communicate with a human baby.
Cats have scent glands around their cheeks, chin, top of their head, and base of their tail. These scent glands contain pheromones. When cats rub their face or tail against humans, other animals, or household items, they are leaving behind this pheromone that they can identify.
This means that they may appreciate moving objects or images on our smartphone screens but they will not be able to recognize the faces of their owners on photos shown to them. Therefore, try not to get disappointed whenever you try to have a video call with your cat and they just ignore you through the screen.
As explained by Popular Science, cats actually don't recognize themselves in the mirror, despite what you see in those cute cat videos or in your own home.
Cats form attachments to their owners that are similar to those that dogs and babies form with their caregivers. You really are more than just a source of food to your cat: A study published Monday finds that cats see their owners as a source of comfort and security, too.
They can remember a person's face for up to 10 years! And kitties become seriously attached to their humans, so in case you were wondering, yes, your cat remembers and misses you when you're gone for a few weeks, and they absolutely mourn when a trusted companion drops out of their life.
As with TV, your cat will only really be interested in any movement on your phone screen. This could be problematic if you're scrolling through Instagram, as they might reach out a playful paw and double tap on that photo of your ex from three years ago!
Cats don't like anything that interrupts the undivided attention that they think we owe them. Your phone is taking up too much of your time according to your little fuzzbutt. So when you want to use the phone keep a supply of treats nearby to reward her when she shows even a little bit of patience.
Just saying no is not good enough for a cat. They want to know what's in it for them. So give them something better or more interesting than the thing they are doing that you don't want.
Why Do Cats React to “Pspspsps?” Delgado offers two plausible explanations behind cats' interest in “pspspsps.” First: The noise vibrates at a frequency that naturally attracts felines. Second: It's similar to “naturally relevant” sounds to a cat such as a mouse in rustling leaves or a bird taking flight.
All in all, even the most aloof and brooding cat will be able to pick up on your warmth and devotion. Whether they choose to admit it or not, they can sense when a person loves them (and hates them). So always make sure you're emitting good, kitty-positive vibes, and your cat will be sure to indulge in the lovefest.
To summarise, cats don't think about their day or how they feel. But they do think about previous situations they have encountered. For example, when your cat is chilling out, it's not thinking about anything in particular.
According to the experts, cats do not understand smiles and frowns independently, but they fully understand strong human emotions when expressed in more than one dimension — more due to the tone of voice than facial expressions. So, unlike interacting with dogs, smiling is not an effective way to connect with a cat.
As well as being a method of communication, staring is also a sign of a close bond between you and your cat, as they are unlikely to hold eye contact with someone they don't like or trust.
Cats May Recognize Their Own Names—but It Doesn't Mean They Care. Yes, your cat probably understands when you're calling its name, a new study finds. But it may just choose not to listen. A team of researchers found domestic cats respond more strongly to their own names than to other words in a series.
Indoor cats react when their owners speak in a high-pitched “kitty voice” – such as by moving their heads and ears more – but not when strangers do so.
According to cat behaviorist specialist Dr. Rachel Geller, many cats don't like belly rubs because their tummies have a heightened sensitivity to touch, an evolutionary mechanism that helps to protect those vital organs just under their swaying belly flap.