The cat’s brain occupies less than 1% of its body mass, but when it comes to memory, and also intelligence, the determining factor is the number of neurons that are present in it. A cat has three hundred million neurons, compared to dogs that only have one hundred and sixty million neurons, so biologically the retention capacity of cats is superior to that of dogs.
Thanks to this special memory, the cat is able to very easily learn the location of the objects in the house, especially those that interest it the most, such as its bed, its food bowl and its sandbox, and notice when you add a piece to the furniture. that was not there before
How do cats remember their owners?
Does my cat remember me? Cats remember their former owners throughout their lives. Thanks to the bond established and the cognitive capacity they manifest, they are able to fix the memory of the person with whom they live and maintain it for years.
Studies have proven that cats’ short-term memory is around 16 hours, which allows them to remember recent events. However, for these events to pass into long-term memory they must necessarily be of some vital importance for the cat,
As is the case with human beings, various studies have been able to verify that in many feline individuals the cognitive capacity, and therefore the memories, deteriorate and are lost when they reach old age, which results in a condition called Feline cognitive dysfunction affecting cats 12 years of age and older.
So if you want it to remember you it will depend on the emotional ties you create with your kitten. He will never forget the games you shared with him, your cuddles, the kind words or when you offer him his food.
Your cat may not remember you for the moments you spent with him, but he will associate you with the things he likes or with needs that you must satisfy such as love, food, shelter, etc.
A kitten that does not forget you clearly demonstrates its joy with meows and jumping after having been away for days or weeks.
Do cats forget?
Have you ever wondered if your cat would remember you if you were away for a while? As with other animals, and with humans, feline memory resides in a section of the brain.
