I didn’t know what to say, so I just quietly said, “I’m sorry.”Dusty certainly seemed to have empathy. What a blessing Evie is to you now. I don’t know, but she has become a great comfort in my life.Yes…she knows. I wonder though. This difference in emotionality has to do with demonstrating the higher, more complex, emotions rather than the basic simple emotions.Of course this data is based on the observations and interpretations of typical dog and cat owners rather than on behavioral evaluations by trained scientific observers. Dogs may express themselves a little differently, but cats I believe, are purrfectly capable of bonding with their owners and showing emotion and empathy. I swear I used to see my dog Daisy get tears in her eyes when she was punished and knew she’d been naughty, and I’ve seen this in other dogs too. In any event this new data does seem to be consistent with the some previous research findings and so it probably provides another interesting bit of information to use in your next conversation about the differences in the behaviors of dogs and cats.Minori Arahori, Hika Kuroshima, Yusuke Hori, Saho Takagi, Hitomi Chijiiwab, Kazuo Fujita (2017). A 2015 genetic study suggested that the process began over 30,000 years ago.In contrast, domestic cats … City-Data Forum > General Forums > Pets > Cats: Cats have empathy? I certainly observe this amongst different cat owners that I know or have met; those who believe cats are independent and not interested in humans have less close bonds with their pets (and downplay affection-seeking behaviour in cats), whereas those who spend quality time with their cats, playing with them, giving them attention, etc., develop much closer relationships. Whenever the baby cried, the cat would jump on him and start licking his nose — which usually startled him so much that he stopped crying. But we do know that people who have high levels of empathy also have very active mirror neurons — the part of the brain that reads emotional cues from other people and figures out what they might be thinking or feeling.
Oh, Butch. I loved that cat...he was just like a dog. Bo was my friend Jenny’s cat.
comment of an observer owner of a cat and dog......are dog owners they need to be looked upto...my unscientific opinion just like this fluff piece..Had four cat's now only one, they went through all the emotions mentioned for dog's and then some. Maybe it depends on the specific cat. At least that's been my experience.Maybe it depends on the specific cat. Their urine already smells like meth, and they easily enter mind-altered states from consuming certain herbs such as catnip, valerian, and honeysuckle. "It is interesting. The reputation of independence that cats have may be based on our historical relationship with them, and the ways we treat and interact with our cats, rather than being something intrinsic to the cat.Get the help you need from a therapist near you–a FREE service from Psychology Today.
I think cats, like dogs are individuals. And when people came over he was a real pain in the butt, he wanted everyone to give him attention. I’m so sorry for your loss (and Sabre too) but as sad as it is, that’s a beautiful story about the love animals can feel.I’ll inbox you a photo of an empathic cat named Bo. "I wish our cat made an effort to be part of our family in the same way that our dog does." Dusty has given her a lot of comfort since her husband of over 30 years died right around the holidays.
This is a little story that shows that cats may have empathy, at least some cats. Everyone would comment how much he behaved like a dog. Dusty was 14 and by the way he moved, you could tell he was getting up there in years. My cat is staring at me right now, I say her name and she'll be right over for a cuddle.....I agree,...I've have a cat and dog....I get more empathy and emotion from the cat.I agree with Andre. Do animals feel empathy? He always wanted to be petted. Thus dogs were more likely to show sympathy, compassion, and pity.
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