Presentation Details
| Thinking Like a Cat: How Understanding Feline Cognition Can Improve Cat Welfare Kristyn R.Vitale. Maueyes Cat Science & Education, Marquette, MI, USA |
Abstract
Scientific interest in feline cognition has surged over the past decade. The current body of research has provided a more comprehensive view of how cats understand and navigate their world. This talk explores the social side of the feline mind to discuss how cats perceive social information and use it to guide their behavior. This talk will draw on current research to examine the socio-cognitive abilities of cats, such as how cats interpret human behavior, human cues, and human emotional expressions. Specifically, research on cats’ ability to follow human pointing gestures and eye gaze, as well as their responses to human voices and words, will be discussed. The presentation will also consider the role of social relationships in the lives of cats, such as whether cats form attachment bonds with humans and the social skills cats display toward other cats. Through the integration of scientific findings with practical applications, this presentation will demonstrate how a better understanding of feline cognition can inform improved cat care practices that ultimately enhance cats’ health, welfare, and overall quality of life.
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