What Do Cats Think When You Leave The House? Do They Miss You?

Whether you're away from home for several days on vacation or just gone for a few hours to run a few errands,

what

does your cat

think

about

when

you're away? Do you

think

he has abandoned you? Does he feel confused and has he ever? I was wondering

what

cats

think of humans. Do our

cats

know we are human or do

they

think we are just bigger cats? Keep watching for a full breakdown of what's going on inside your cat's mind and what your cat is thinking

when

she

leave

s the

house

. think that when you

leave

the

house

depends on your cat's relationship with you it also depends on whether your absence is part of a regular routine for some cats leaving the house especially for long periods of time can cause separation anxiety loneliness confusion and even destructive behavior but for some cats your absence may not trigger any negative feelings at all your pet may choose to sleep those hours and wait patiently for your return every cat is different but let's take a closer look at some notable possibilities cats learn schedules very quickly from mothers cats regularly leave their kittens to hunt for food so this periodic departure is not uncommon in a feline mind if you go to work or school at the same time every day and come home at about the same time every day. the days becomes part of your cat's routine.

Although cats don't wear clocks,

they

do have their own internal clocks and their own concept of time. They can tell time by observing and memorizing predictable routines. They observe external signs such as daylight. The smell of the air. Bird songs. Hunger's own security camera footage has shown the cats settle down and nap for the most part while we're gone during the day with some periodic waking time to eat but then go back to sleep but when it gets closer the moment when the humans in the house usually come home the cats start to wake up and prowl because they know you will be home soon, but remember that cats get angry when things change, only changes in the usual schedule upset the routine of the cat and they are probably wondering what we are doing and when.

Cats are very routine oriented, so if you are gone for several days or their routine changes in any way, this is when they may feel confused or abandoned, which can be very stressful for your pet, your cat will

miss

you and be will wonder where their next food comes from how they will need to drink water and worry that they won't have a companion chip and other values ​​you provide them when their anxiety spikes can lead to destructive behaviors like scratching furniture or urinating in random places a lonely cat too They can roam the house meowing and screaming constantly looking for someone to talk back to them.

Some cats will even chew on screens and try to find a way to escape, which is why leaving your cat alone for long periods of time can be a negative experience when leaving your pet home alone and going on a weekend road trip will be less stressful for your cat if you arrange for a pet sitter to visit several times a day to ensure a normal routine is maintained, the sitter could make sure the litter the litter box is picked up regularly food is served at normal times and some normal activity takes place inside the house do the cats know we are not cats now that you know what our cats think when left alone let's take it a step further our cats know we are human or think we are just bigger cats you have probably noticed that when cats socialize with us they purr brushing against us, need us and even bring us prey each of these behaviors are Commonly seen in the way cats interact with other cats, this has led to a long-standing wisdom in the cat-owning community that our felines basically perceive us humans as larger cats, not a separate species; however, experts believe that a strong attachment rather than a mistaken identity drives these behaviors towards humans. cats are cognitively capable of distinguishing between a human and a cat.

Think, for example, of the differences in cats' reactions to an unknown human being in their living space versus an unknown cat. the question of what we are is about what we do they appreciate the care and food we give them but at the end of the day we are giant strangers to them the cats know we are not them but they have accepted us into their tribe what cats do they think all day long have you ever wondered what cats think about cats that spend a lot of time relaxing, sleeping and lying down what cats think when they are lying lumpy in the sun what happens when your cat is sitting next to you? and looking at you with those mysterious eyes, scientists believe that the way cats think is probably very different from the way we do, humans have many structures that help us interpret the ideas and thoughts we have, but the cats don't, for example, cats don't have language.

Because they don't have the Wernick, a language processing center in their brain, so they can't learn and understand language, cats can associate words with memories, but their minds aren't programmed to use language in the same way. way than people without the ability to understand complex language. it becomes impossible to have complex thinking and an internal monologue to think about what you are thinking when you are not thinking in words in the absence of words our thoughts tend to become unconscious, non-verbal feelings the small amount of scientific research that exists on the brain of cats leads us to believe that cats can only think subconsciously, they can draw on memories to guide future behavior, however, they do not have their own thoughts or ideas about a situation, therefore when your cat is relaxing, they do not is thinking about nothing in particular but at that moment if you change your cat's environment with a touch, a new toy or some food, your cat will use its working memory to link the scenario to a previous experience do cats really

miss

us when we leave despite the fact that cats are independent animals?

It does not mean that they do not like human company. Many bonded cats are obsessed with their humans and form strong bonds with their guardians. Many cats even follow their favorite humans from room to room or sleep next to them because they enjoy their company and love it. Another reason why it can be very confusing and stressful to leave your cat alone. Research has shown that cats feel more secure when their owners are around. In one study, scientists took cats and their owners into an unknown environment they had never been in before. for a few minutes they let the cat and the owner together in the room, after that the owner left the room and the cat was alone for two minutes, the scientists found that those two minutes alone was a stress phase. of cats are strongly attached to their owners another study published in the journal current biology found that cats form bonds with their owners that are similar to those of dogs and even babies form with their caregivers cats view their owners as a source of comfort and security in other words cats miss you and love you even if they don't show it cats get bored cats are intelligent animals and just like any other intelligent animal cats need a certain level of stimulation to feel engaged if they spend too much time without that level of stimulation, boredom will set in while many domestic cats live indoors, evolved from larger outdoor cats and still have the instinct to run, explore and hunt, staying indoors and not being able to use those instincts can generate a feeling of boredom in general. the main signs of a board cat include non-stop meowing destructiveness excessive sleepiness and obsessive behavior such as over grooming boredom can be easily resolved with enrichment activities to stimulate them both mentally and physically what cats think when they look it all depends on what the cat is looking at if your cat is looking at a moving object such as a bird or frog, they may not be thinking, instead they are letting their hunting instincts take over, simply waiting for the right moment to attack and catch their prey if your cat is staring at you that's a very different story cats communicate with their bodies and behaviors and staring is just another form of communication for them if your cat is staring at you and blinking slowly he is showing you affection in the world of language slow blinking means the cat trusts you and is comfortable with you, of course, your cat is not actively thinking about how he feels about you, however, he is experiencing the happy emotions as they occur and if your cat has a stare and a wall or floor, you are not thinking about anything in particular, instead you are enjoying the feeling of being in a safe and comfortable environment, thoughtless, empty-headed, but very happy and relaxed, now that you know For more on how cats think, let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. to miss you when you leave home they seem to know your schedule and routines share your own experience and be sure to subscribe to our channel for more videos