A cat is not a loyal dog that rejoices at just your glance. Sometimes it seems that it is indifferent to whether you are there or not. The main thing is that the bowl is always full and the daily dose of scratches behind the ear is fulfilled. You can safely plan a month-long vacation or even go to Thailand for the winter, leaving the cat on holiday at grandma's. It doesn’t matter to him whose head he sleeps on or who will change his litter box.
However, there comes that rare moment when the fluffy "terrorist" suddenly comes into your arms, and a loud purring fills the apartment. And there you are, sitting and wondering how he will manage without you? Your heart breaks from the heartbreaking stories of how your cat portrays itself as the most miserable creature in the world while you enjoy sunny days. We have the answer to the question: do cats get attached to people and will a cat remember its owner if that owner goes on a round-the-world trip.
It is known that a cat's brain makes up about 0.5-1.2% of its total body weight. This is small, but enough to remember its owner. However, remember that cats value stability, care, and affection, and over time they become attached to those who provide it. The more time you spend with your pet, the stronger your bond will be.
The most memorable moments are the pleasant ones: a tasty breakfast in the mornings, playing with a mouse on a string after lunch, and evening cuddles in bed. If the cat was completely satisfied with its life, it will never forget the smells, sounds, and certain rituals that were associated with its owner over the years.
Cats also remember negative moments very well. If an owner caused them pain or did something unpleasant, they will remember it for life and fear the smells, sounds, and objects associated with those torments. My cat has been afraid of liver sausage for two years because once he got a good whack with a broom for stealing the delicacy. As soon as I appear with the aromatic sausage, the cat immediately hides under the couch. Even coaxing and affection won’t make him try this treat.
When the owner leaves, new memories accumulate on top of the old ones — about the neighbor's cat Kuzma, the new vacuum cleaner, and the talkative bird in the cage that cannot be eaten. Gradually, the old smells fade away. But there is no need to despair. If your cat hasn’t led a boring and monotonous existence in the apartment, then warm memories will surely overcome any ailments and memory problems.
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