If any of our followers own a cat, they may be familiar with the almost eerie way cats seem to take control in their households. Recent studies may show that yes, Fluffy really is trying to manipulate you. Karen McComb, lead author of this study, found that cats have created a specialized purring that has evolved only since the times of domestication. This noise, dubbed "solicitation purring", combines the usual deep-throated rumble with a high-pitched cry, and is only made by cats in the presence of their owners. Usually, cats will use this special purr around mealtimes or when their owners just wake up, times when the cat is seeking attention or food. The high-pitched cry triggers centers of our brain that normally would respond to crying children, invoking a need to cuddle and comfort.
So mind the cat. Or was it the baby?
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I always knew I liked dogs better then cats. you know the joke: "The dog says, 'they feed me, they care for me, they put a roof over my head, they must be a god.' the cat says, 'they feed me, they care for me, they put a roof over my head, I must be a god.'" lol
ReplyDeleteyep, not surprised at all~!!~
ReplyDeletemy cats are quite certain that i live to take care of them and are pleased that i finally retired to take even better care of them . . .kind of an "it's about time" attitude~!!~
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