When their cats start showing these symptoms, the immediate thought can be, “is my cat autistic?”
Some of these base signs of autism can be confused with normal cat behavior, leading people to wonder if their cat is autistic or just being a cat.
Let’s take a look at how a cat’s behavior can mimic the signs of autism.
Some of these base signs of autism can be conFascination with Lights and Movementfused with normal cat behavior, leading people to wonder if their cat is autistic or just being a cat.
They’re independent creatures, so they like going off on their own. Behaviorists have studied cats’ personalities, and there are some cats who don’t like social interaction and people, but it doesn’t mean they don’t like you.
Just because your cat has learned how to open your bathroom door does not mean they are autistic. Some cat breeds are more intelligent than others, and some cats can easily pick up behaviors from humans.
If your cat is constantly meowing or chirping at you, it doesn’t mean they’re autistic. The same goes for if your cat doesn’t purr or make much noise at all.
Cats can also show these signs. But it is not a sign of autism. Instead, you might want to take your furry friend to a vet, as they could be experiencing health issues.
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