I don't mean in a hocus-pocus sort of way. I know that they have a very keen sense of smell, so I wonder if they can smell (or otherwise detect) chemical indicators of emotions (i.e. norepinephrine for affection).
My beloved dog was killed a few months ago, and once in a while I still get really sad (though I've been getting much better since I've been openly allowing myself to grieve). Today I had a moment like that; I took down his box of ashes and held it, thinking about my memories with him. One of my cats immediately jumped up onto my lap and started nuzzling me, purring, and lickingcan cats sense emotions my nose. She's a pretty recent addition (only about 3 months old or so), but I've noticed that every time I'm sad about something and I'm home, she will do this. The rest of the time, she's a bit more aloof.
I'm trying not to anthropomorphize or convince myself of something that isn't real, but I'm just curious if there's any behavioral or scientific consensus on emotional detection in non-human animals. If you have your own anecdotes to offer, I would greatly appreciate those, as well - but I am particularly curious about what experts think in the realm of animal behavior.
I guesscan cats sense emotions in the long run, it doesn't matter. Whether or not she can sense if something's wrong with me doesn't matter; I still enjoy her affection. She's a really sweet cat and I'm glad I have her.
I'm not a scientist, but I've had a lot of cats over the years, and yes, they absolutely do sense emotions, and sickness. They definately hover, and if they are the affectionate type, they will offer it.
yes.all of the animals can feel it
Yes, my male cat likes to do that when I'm A.Sick or B.Sad
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