Current Biology, shows that pets, such as cats, develop an attachment to their owners comparable to that seen in dogs and young children. This study observed the behavior of 70 kittens between 3 and 8 months old. The animals were first cuddled by their owners, then left alone in an unfamiliar room for two minutesbefore being reunited. The result? More than 60% of them showed signs of calming down upon reuniting—just like puppies and babies in the same circumstances! This demonstrates that they feel better in our company and, therefore,
Does your cat bite you for no reason? This behavior hides a message that many owners are unaware of.
