Have you ever noticed your cat staring deeply at a blank space—or responding to a sound that you can’t hear? Could it be that they’re sensing a presence from the ‘beyond’?
Throughout the centuries, cats have been the subject of myth and folklore. They’ve been simultaneously revered and feared; they’re considered bad luck by some and good luck by others.
Let’s explore all the different aspects of that question so you can come up with your own answer.
A sixth sense is a term that generally refers to the power of perception beyond our five senses.
While it’s true that cats have more heightened senses compared to humans, this doesn’t necessarily mean they have a sixth sense.
A cat’s sharp senses give them the ability to detect subtle changes in the environment more effectively than humans. They also tend to be more attuned to their surroundings than humans are.
People have reported cats being able to predict things like pregnancy or sickness. Some expecting mothers say their cat began acting differently leading up to a positive pregnancy test.
However, most experts theorize that cats weren’t predicting these events. Instead, their heightened senses probably made them aware of changes in their owners’ lives.
When women become pregnant, their body chemistry changes. Blood flow increases, which increases their temperature, and changes in hormones affect their personal scent. Most likely, it’s these changes that a cat is picking up on.