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Cat slaves often think that they are disappointed. The effort of dedicating one’s body and mind to taking care of the owner who is a cat. Rarely will you receive returns in return. Because of the cat’s reaction to the loyal slave. Often it is indifference and indifference. Or even show signs of being violent and biting and scratching to cause injury.
The love of a cat slave is like one-sided love for him. Sometimes it seems like cats hate their slaves. Which is very disappointing to cat lovers.
However, When behavioral scientists studied the relationship between humans and cats in depth. They found that cats don’t necessarily hate humans. They also have incredible love and attachment and are able to build good relationships with their slaves. This depends on human behavior and emotional expression.
Even though cats may not be as loyal and worshipful to their owners as dogs, they certainly do not hate or be indifferent to humans who give them love.
A 2015 study conducted during the filming of the BBC documentary “Cats vs. Dogs” showed that cats can develop feelings of love and connection with people. But at a much lower level than dogs.
Neuroscientists collected saliva samples from 10 dogs and cats each and analyzed them to determine the amount of oxytocin, the hormone of love and attachment. that pets secrete when they are gently touched and caressed The results showed that dogs secreted 57.2% more of this hormone, while cats secreted only 12% of the same hormone.
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Another 2021 study found that the behavior of cats, which tend to be cold towards humans, increases. It doesn’t happen often or generally as widely as is understood. By Dr. Daniel Mills, animal behavior expert from Lincoln University, UK. The author of the study said, “Cats can have a deep emotional bond with their owners. But this creates complex forms of social relations. This is the result of the personalities of all parties involved. Including the dynamics of relationships between humans and cats that are different for each pair.”
The above study looked at data from nearly 4,000 cat owners and was able to identify five types of relationships between cats and their caregivers: open relationships, distant relationships, casual relationships, and relationships. interdependent, friendly relationships The results of the survey found that half of cats and their pet owners have a rather indifferent relationship with each other. while the other half had a close relationship. In a way that has a strong emotional connection to each other
The researchers told Live Science website that there is definitely an emotional bond between cats and their cat owners. Because both sides spend quite a lot of time doing various activities together. But this love and bond cannot be compared to the relationship between a dog and its owner. This is especially true when we talk about the bonding between humans and adult cats.
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Another study published in 2019 suggests that nurturing the bond between humans and cats. It will take more dedicated effort from the cat slave’s side. Compared to the relationship between humans and dogs
The results are supported by a 2008 study that found cats have faster heart rates and higher blood pressure. When meeting face to face with the person raising it or the person it plays with until it becomes familiar which shows that it is excited and happy Or expect that you are going to receive your favorite prize.
Dr Claire Richie-Bonot, a member of the research team from the University of Lincoln which also conducted a study on this issue, explains that “The type of relationship between humans and cats depends mainly on ’emotional investment’ or the effort put into building emotional bonds from the human side. There are environmental factors in terms of unique personality. and the cat’s ability to socialize is also involved.”
Another study published in 2021 suggests that cats are more likely to gravitate towards people who can understand them. and read the various behavioral signals it shows You must allow it the opportunity to choose and control the relationship in the desired form by itself. Because the thing that cats hate most is having people pay attention to them. Or force it to pay attention when it doesn’t want to. Until it becomes an avoidant or unfriendly behavior towards humans.
Dr. Lorraine Finca is an expert in cat behavior and welfare. from Nottingham Trent University in the UK concluded: “It is clear that cats do not like close control. Nor do they like forced physical contact. However, many cats may not express their emotions or communicate well with people. It seems as though he suddenly became displeased while we were caressing him. This signal of displeasure is difficult for humans to understand and detect early on.”
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2024-01-14 10:53:56
