Cats are really smart, and for the most part self-sustaining. Do they really need owners? Image: Alexey Demidov/PEXELS
Do cats need an owner – or are they good?
Man has made pets of a number of animals over the years. But for some of the animals you wonder, do they really need owners?
Cats are really smart, and for the most part self-sustaining. Do they really need owners? Image: Alexey Demidov/PEXELS
Studying the intelligence of cats is challenging due to the difficulty of conducting studies with them.
Measuring their intelligence scientifically has proven to be a tough task.
The mysterious nature of cats will remain until appropriate research methods are developed.
So it raises the question, do cats really NEED an owner?
As cat owners, we believe our cats are smart based on their behaviors.
Surely they survive for days without us knowing their whereabouts – but is our love for a relationship with them mutual?
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The smart kitty
All cats are generally smart, but some breeds stand out as exceptionally intelligent.
Curious cats that explore everything often rank higher in intelligence, as they enjoy a good challenge.
Certain feline breeds tend to exhibit high levels of intelligence compared to others.
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Why your cat doesn’t really need you
Cats have a mysterious nature and can be selective about when they choose to cooperate with us.
Unlike dogs, cats are generally less patient and more impulsive in their actions.
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So, do cats need owners?
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Since 2004, a few studies have been conducted on cats, but more research is needed.
The independent nature of cats is the main challenge in studying them, according to Hungarian ethologist Dr. Ádám Miklósi.
Cats often don’t cooperate, follow directions, or participate in the same way as dogs, making research on feline intelligence limited.
Cat owners can relate to their cats’ independent nature, as cats prefer doing things their own way most of the time.
However, it’s precisely this independence that makes us love our cats. So No, they probably don’t need us.
But, what do you think? Do cats need an owner?
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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence
