Researchers and experts are asking pet lovers not to attribute human qualities to their pets.
For example, for many years now there has been an opinion in society that cats take revenge on people for insults or are jealous.
Western experts from the Pets Food Safety company investigated whether cats can be jealous.
Cats are jealous of people
Can changes in a domestic cat's behavior when a new pet appears be explained by jealousy? There is no clear answer to this question yet.
But it is known that cats get used to a certain environment and habitat. They perceive the appearance of strangers with hostility.
Veterinarians and animal psychologists tend to believe that aggressive behavior and damage to furniture when another animal appears in the house are associated with the desire to remain the boss in their territory.
That is, they seem to be trying to declare to their owner the right to be a beloved pet.
Therefore, the so-called cat jealousy is a struggle for resources (food, warmth, care).
At the same time, experts pay attention to the cat's breed, character and upbringing. The pet's behavior also depends on these factors.
