Cat slaves often think they are disappointed. The effort of dedicating body and mind to caring for the owner who is a cat. You will rarely receive returns in exchange. Because of the cat’s reaction to the faithful slave. It is often indifference and indifference. Or even show signs of violence and bite and scratch causing injuries.
The love of a cat slave is like a one-sided love for him. Sometimes it seems that cats hate their slaves. Which is very disappointing for cat lovers.
However, when behavioral scientists studied the relationship between humans and cats in depth. They found that cats don’t necessarily hate humans. They also have incredible love and attachment and are able to build good relationships with their slaves. This depends on human behavior and emotional expression.
While cats may not be as loyal and adoring to their owners as dogs, they certainly do not hate or be indifferent to humans who give them love.
A 2015 study conducted during the filming of the BBC documentary “Cats vs. Dogs” demonstrated that cats can develop feelings of love and connection with people. But at a much lower level than dogs.
Neuroscientists collected saliva samples from 10 dogs and cats each and analyzed them to determine the amount of oxytocin, the love and attachment hormone. that animals secrete when they are gently touched and caressed. The results showed that dogs secreted 57.2% more of this hormone, while cats only 12% of the same hormone.
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Another 2021 study found that the behavior of cats, which tend to be cold towards humans, increases. It doesn’t happen as often or as widely as people think. By Dr. Daniel Mills, animal behavior expert from Lincoln University, UK. The study author said: “Cats can have a deep emotional bond with their owners. But this creates complex forms of social relationships. This is a result of the personalities of all parties involved. Including the dynamics of relationships between humans and cats which are different for each couple.”
The above study looked at data from nearly 4,000 cat owners and was able to identify five types of relationships between cats and their caregivers: open relationships, distant relationships, casual relationships, and interdependent and friendly relationships. The results of the survey showed that half of the cats and their owners have a rather indifferent relationship with each other. while the other half was in a close relationship. In a way that has a strong emotional connection between them
Researchers told the Live Science website that there is definitely an emotional bond between cats and their owners. Because both parties spend a lot of time doing various activities together. But this love and bond cannot be compared to the relationship between a dog and its owner. This is especially true when we talk about the bond between humans and adult cats.
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Another study published in 2019 suggests nurturing the bond between humans and cats. It will take more effort from the cat slave. Compared to the relationship between man and dog
The findings are supported by a 2008 study that found cats have faster heart rates and higher blood pressure. When he meets face to face with the person who raises him or the person he plays with until he becomes familiar which shows that he is excited and happy Or expect to receive your favorite treat.
Dr. Claire Richie-Bonot, a member of the University of Lincoln research team that conducted a study on the topic, explains that “The type of relationship between humans and cats depends mainly on the ’emotional investment’ or effort expended in the construction of emotional bonds on the human side. There are environmental factors in terms of your unique personality. and the cat’s ability to socialize is also involved.”
Another study published in 2021 suggests that cats are more likely to gravitate towards people who can understand them. and read the various behavioral signals he shows You must give him the opportunity to choose and control the relationship in the desired form on his own. Because the thing cats hate most is people paying attention to them. Or force him to pay attention when he doesn’t want to. To the point of becoming avoidant or unfriendly behavior towards men.
Dr. Lorraine Finca is an expert in cat behavior and welfare. from Nottingham Trent University in the UK concluded: “It is clear that cats do not like close scrutiny. They don’t like forced physical contact either, but many cats may not express their emotions or communicate well with people. It seems that he suddenly became displeased while we were petting him, a sign of displeasure that is difficult for humans to understand and detect early.
