Yes, cats really do bond with people, study says

25 Sep 2019

Yes, cats really do bond with people, study says

Yes, cats really do bond with people, study saysDo you like pets, like cats and dogs? Do you think that dogs are more attached to you while cats seem to prefer being independent?

Well, it may seem like that, but researchers at Oregon State University, US, recently conducted some tests which show that cats also form bonds (relationships) with their owners, just like dogs do.

In this test, they let owners spend two minutes with their feline companions in a room. Then, the owners would leave the room for two minutes and then come back.
 	They found that about 65% of the cats and kittens were securely attached to their owners. This attachment lasts even after the kittens grow up or have been away from the owner for a long time.

The feline companions who were attached to their owners continued to explore their surroundings after their owner returned but paid attention to their owners.
 	However, the cats who were not attached showed signs of stress, like shaking tails, licking lips, avoiding their owner, etc.
 	This study has helped researchers to understand cats' behaviour better. They hope to use this information to help find new homes for many cats who are living in animal shelters.

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