[0:31]Hello everyone and welcome back to another video. We sincerely hope that you are having a wonderful day. If you enjoyed today's presentation and find it informative, please feel free to subscribe to this channel, like the video and share the content. Today's video subject, what do cats think when you leave the house?
[0:54]So, what does your cat really think when you leave? Well, welcome to Subjective City. What your cat thinks when you leave really all depends on your cat. Who you are, how your cat relates to you, and whether your absence, as in walking out the door, is common behavior. So many factors, so little time. Generally speaking, leaving the home, especially during lengthy periods of time, For what amounts to an unexpected nature, can trigger separation anxiety, loneliness, confusion, and even aggressive behaviors. Of course, on that very same front, your absence could trigger nothing at all. Your cat could choose to sleep those hours or even days away. You could probably have ten people with ten cats, and each feline reaction to their owner leaving the house could be very, very different. Like so many topics within the feline world, there is no definitive answer to this core question. However, let's take a closer look at a few notable possibilities. Do our cats miss us when we leave? Fair to say that's one question that many folks would like to know. If your cat has an extremely strong bond with you, And being away is not something normal, your cat could develop anxiety, a fear of being alone without you. And contrary to some popular belief, while cats are indeed quite independent, that doesn't mean they don't love human companionship, especially when it becomes the norm. If you just snap your fingers and you're out of the house, this can be jarring, quite confusing, and quite stressful. So, in this regard, your cat will miss you, and they'll grow very concerned. Not only about you, but where they stand. Where's my next meal going to come from? How do I get water? Anxiety when heightened could lead to destructive behaviors, Such as urination in random areas, and the scratching of furniture, and the knocking over of items. Of course, for every concerned cat, there is the curious cat. When you're gone, they could become intrigued by where you've gone, Wondering if they could also leave. If you have a close bond with your cat, and you don't need me to tell you, they can become your shadow. Your absence could cause them to miss you, but it could also cause them to feel like they are missing out. Felines that love their owners often hate to be on the outside looking in, sometimes both literally and figuratively. When you're gone, your cat be wish, could be wishing, excuse me, that they could be with you. I mentioned food and water a bit earlier, anxiety over when you'll return and what it means for your pet and them here and now. If your cat has gotten used to a schedule, your absence will cause a break from the routine. If 5 p.m., for example, is meal time, and there is no one home to bridge that gap with respect to a proper feeding, Your cat could become all the more anxious. And even though your furry pal doesn't sport a Rolex, cats do very much have an internal clock. They know what time it is, and that time is often based on a routine and certain events taking place like clockwork, literally. This is especially common with house cats. Cats don't enjoy change. In fact, knowing what to expect from day to day is quite comforting and hey, who can blame them? With you not around, everything changes. Sometimes the departure is not the stresser. The stress of wondering when or if you're coming back, that's the problem. And before we close things out, we touched on this one a bit earlier. Sleep, sleep, sleep. Most cats sleep around 15 to 18 hours per day on average. So, unless you're going away for say more than six hours or so, Your cat probably just won't care. Unless your pet's routine becomes so disrupted that they just have to wonder and become curious about your absence. They won't. Simply leaving the house is not enough to prompt too much emotion. Staying gone is what will get your cat's attention. Especially if this is a bit of a stark break from the home life they've come to know and come to love. So, we kick things off talking about the subjective nature of this topic. This is where you come in. Please share your stories in the comments section below. Have you ever gone away for several hours or multiple days and returned to find an absolute mess? Or did you return to a grand welcome from a very lonely and a bit confused cat? Does someone sit with your cat while you're gone? Do you have stories of how your pet just roam the home just looking for you? Different people, different cats, different stories. That's what makes it all great. Please share your stories in the comments section. Positive dialogue, as always, is appreciated. And once again, feel free to like and share this video and subscribe to the channel if this type of content is of interest to you.
