Posted on 10/30/2015 7:21:09 PM PDT by BulletBobCo
The ancient Egyptians and everyone on the internet may worship cats, but the feeling is less than mutual. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh worked with the Bronx Zoo on a study comparing the behavioral patterns of house cats with their much larger cousins. By rating them in the “Big Five†personality traits — Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion/Introversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism — researchers uncovered quite a bit about your “devoted†companions.
With this feline Meyers Briggs test, they found that your fuzzy roommates had basically the same personalities as African lions, being dominant, impulsive and neurotic. Sure, they’re also playful, clever and inquisitive, but their findings show that the only thing keeping them from murdering in you in your sleep is their size. Cats are no dummies, so as long as you’re ten times bigger than them, you’re probably ok.
According to psychologist Dr. Max Wachtel, understanding is the key to a symbiotic relationship with your cat.
“It is good to understand the personality characteristics of our pets. Different cats have different personalities. But as a species, there are a lot of commonalities. They’re cute and furry and cuddly, but we need to remember when we have cats as pets, we are inviting little predators into our house. For a lot of people, it is worth it. Cats can be fantastic, sweet companions. Until they turn on you.â€
My cat looks at my hands as prey. He’s always sizing up “The Hand People” and trying to draw blood. He’s here for a reason and it has a long tail.
Scottish Fold?
Saw those too?
Wonder how many voices exist in that head.
Wow, did he make it?
You rock!!!
2 out of my 3 cats know their names. The one who don’t is a bit soft in the head anyhow. Problem in the mama cat’s womb. Harmless little thing who’s scared of her own shadow though.
I think so
My Jack Russell is a varmint killing machine.
Cats got nuthin on a JRT when it comes to killing pests.
In ancient Egypt, cats were gods ... they haven’t forgotten ...
Good kitty!
“Dogs know their names ... A dog is soo much smarter and they know their name.”
We have six cats. Each knows his/her own name perfectly, and knows the names of the others as well. If they’re together and we call one, the others will look at her waiting for her to respond.
“I’m not sure if I’ve ever heard of a cat scratch or bite that did not get infected.”
Six cats now (and many others over the years), so we’ve had many scratches and a few bites. No infection ever. I do make sure I keep current on tetanus shots because so many things, including pet issues, can be potential problems.
Cats are just teeny women in fur coats
Depends on the cat. There are friendly, non-human-eating big cats - and there have been since Egyptian times.
Modern day friendly big cats:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2arqnpQphk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCrmshtSom4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt0LoGxucxM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDK9w4ewWjE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSZzkoI06dk
A lot depends on the individual cat as to whether it will be friendly or not, more so than with a ‘housecat.’ I have known people with big cats (black leopard, mountain lion) who were perfectly happy to act as big housecats and were absolutely as friendly as their typical smaller relatives. In all cases, the owners told me that their pets were fine in the house, but others of the breed, even siblings of their own furry residents, would not have been suitable candidates - not friendly enough.
The Romans viewed cats as a symbol of liberty, not subjugation.
Pit bulls were not created for any useful or productive purpose, which may be a first in the annals of breeding.
I was sent to the hospital by a feral KITTEN.
it bit through my knuckle when I gragged it.
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