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Is it true that cats never take revenge on their owners? It's not that simple
30.11.2023 12:26
Some cat habits and behaviors can't be explained other than revenge. They persistently ruin furniture and shit in the owner's bed.
This can happen if a cat or a cat has spent a lot of time alone, and even without food. Zoo psychologists urge not to attribute human emotions to pets.
Everything a cat does is based not on emotions, but on survival and self-defense instincts, writes Doctor Peter, citing the opinion of zoopsychologist Rita Reimers.
The expert believes that domestic cats behave so disgustingly because they were born that way, i.e. under the pressure of instinct.
Cats don't take revenge
Despite the fact that cats have a good memory, they remember the offense, but from their experience they avoid people, places or situations where a negative experience could have been received.
Specific examples
If we consider the specific example of a cat that has defecated in its owner’s bed, the pet does this to protect itself.
It is known that the sense of smell plays a major role in the life of cats. By mixing its own scent with the owner's, the pet feels more comfortable if it is left alone.
That is, this behavior should not be viewed as revenge, but as a way to cope with stress.
Something similar can happen if the cat does not want to share the territory of the apartment with another pet or with new family members.
As for aggressive behavior, here too, zoopsychologists explain everything by instincts.
Instinct kicks in at the moment when the cat is overtaken by retribution and begins to fight for its life.
