What Is a Cat More Likely To Remember? 

What types of things can you be sure about when it comes to whether your cat is present and in the moment with you?

We’ve already determined that cats are more likely to remember something or someone they’ve interacted with, especially if it was a pleasant or unpleasant experience.

With that accepted, here are a few things scientists have found cats to remember better than others.

Yes, the good news is that your cat remembers you. What’s more, the more time you spend with the kitty and have a lovely time with it the more likely it is to want to interact with you in return.

Owners

Over time, you are committed to your cat’s long-term memory. Should you spend some time away, it’s likely your cat will recognize you upon your joyful return.

Cats use scent and vision, and even the act of licking each other to become familiar with each other.

Other Cats

Even when introduced to other cats, they will remember them over time, provided they have plenty of interaction. It’s thought that this is an instinctual form of recognition, stemming back to days in the wild.

For this reason, cats with behavioral issues might suffer hyper anxiety when confronted with seemingly innocuous situations.

Trauma and Bad Experience

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