Family cats recognize their owners almost always by voice. If cat owners make an unusual noise, cats might get nervous or even frightened, before sensing your smell.
Cats are animals of remarkable intelligence. They relate to us using all of their senses, creating an image of us and keeping us in their long-term memory.
Moreover, they are also routine animals. If something changes, including separation from a family member, they’ll notice it and it may frighten them.
A cat’s brain is comparable in structure to a human brain, which may explain why cats are so good at remembering things like when it’s feeding time, how to unlock a door, or how to interact with you.
Studies have shown that cats’ short-term memory is around sixteen hours, which allows them to recall recent events. Moreover, they use this to remember only essential information that is important for their survival.
Cats have exceptional long-term memories, but for events to be recorded in a cat’s long-term memory, they must be of crucial value to the cat.
Lack of self-grooming, lack of social interaction, and increased meowing are just some of the signs that your pet cat shows when suffering from memory loss.
We contribute to their physical survival and mental well-being, so it is likely that cats remember people who were good to them in the past.
If a cat was neglected, or even abused, by its previous owner, they may have a hard time trusting people again.
Don’t be disappointed if a little kitten doesn’t remember you. This is because of the cat’s short-term memory. As the cat grows and matures, she starts to remember more things and develops a better memory than the younger ones!