Cats think we're just one of their kind, they treat humans like other felines and think of us as bigger cats. They rely primarily on scent, not sight, to recognize their humans. Changes in our scent can also signal emotional or physical changes to our cat not visible to the human eye.
Cats likely do recognize humans as different from other cats, as they exhibit different behaviors and have different physical characteristics. However, they may still view humans as social companions and form strong bonds with them.
Yes, cats are aware that humans are not cats. Cats are highly intelligent animals and can recognize the differences between humans and other animals. Cats can also recognize individual humans and can develop strong bonds with their owners.
Cats are certainly cognitively capable of distinguishing between a human and a cat — think, for example, of the differences in reactions of cats to an unfamiliar human in their living space versus to an unfamiliar cat.”
Cats may not fully understand that humans are not fellow cats, but they do recognize differences in behavior, communication, and appearance. Cats often develop unique relationships with their human caregivers based on these distinctions.
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