No 1. Animals’ Concept of Time
In October 2018, researchers at Northwestern University conducted a study using mice and found that animals also understand that time passes by.
The researchers first made a path leading up to a door. Once the mouse arrived at the door, they opened it 6 seconds later and let it have a snack.
Even when the door disappeared, the mouse ran up to the place where the door had been and waited about 6 seconds.
This research revealed that animals can not only recognize time but also understand how much time has passed.
No 2. When The Owner Is Away
When the owner is away from home, cats’ stress level has been found to be similarly not too high for both cats whose owner was away for 30 minutes and those whose owner had been away for 3 hours. (according to research by a team at Swedish University of Agricultural Science)
They did not display any strange behavior either. However, cats whose owner had been away for 3 hours showed greater affection when greeting the owner.
No 3. When Cats Are Left Alone
Most cats, given that there’s food, water, and a clean litter box, manage fine when they are alone.
However, this does not mean that it is okay to leave cats alone. Cats are relatively independent beings but depending on how they were raised, they can feel lonely and be stressed out.
No 4. Do Not Leave Your Cat Alone
Cats who have been raised by humans from early on will think of their owner as their mother cat. Thus, when the owner is away for a long time, they can get stressed.
Cats who are not used to being alone or are highly dependent on the owner can experience separation anxietyif they are left alone for a long time.
Therefore, if you have been away for a while, you should show affection and interest in your cat and spend time with him/her once you return.