Cats have an amazing ability to sense changes in the physical or emotional state of their owners.
This was reported by URA-Inform with reference to Ukr.media.
When owners are going through difficult times, pets become more attentive: they hang around more often, purr, or even lick their hands to show support. But how do cats do it? Science offers several explanations.
Sensitive sense of smell
A cat’s sense of smell is 14 times sharper than a human’s. Thanks to this, animals can detect even the slightest changes in body odor, which can indicate stress, anxiety, or illness.
Observation and intuition
Cats are natural observers. They notice the slightest changes in their owners’ behavior, such as tone of voice, facial expression, or changes in movement, and react to them.
Purring as Therapy
Purring is not only a way to express pleasure. It has a calming effect on people, and the frequency of vibrations can stimulate the healing process and reduce stress.
Response to pain
If the owner is experiencing physical pain, the cat may show increased attention by lying down next to them or hugging them with their paws. This is a unique way of consoling.
Support for the psycho-emotional state
Cats have a positive effect on the psyche of their owners, helping to cope with anxiety and depression. Their presence and interaction with them gives a feeling of calm and warmth.
When your furry friend stays with you during difficult moments, this is their way of showing care. And even if such a gesture has no words, it says more than can be expressed.
It has also become known about an animal that can go without food and water for eight months: scientists have revealed how it manages to do this.
