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Study Reveals How Your Cat Remembers Who You Are : ScienceAlert

Last updated: May 29, 2025 12:15 pm
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Cats are known for their mysterious and aloof nature, but new research suggests that they may be more in tune with their human companions than we previously thought. A study published in PLOS One reveals that cats can recognize their owners by scent, adding a new layer of complexity to the bond between felines and humans.

Previous studies have shown that cats have the ability to recognize humans by their faces, with only 54% of cats being able to do so. However, this latest research sheds light on the importance of scent in the way cats identify their guardians.

The study, conducted by Yutaro Miyairi and colleagues at Tokyo University of Agriculture, involved 30 cats who were presented with swab samples from under the armpit, behind the ear, and between the toes of their guardian and an unknown person. The results showed that cats spent longer sniffing the scent of an unknown person compared to their guardian, indicating that they use their superior sense of smell to differentiate between familiar and unfamiliar scents.

Interestingly, the study also found that cats tend to sniff familiar scents with their left nostril and unfamiliar scents with their right nostril. This nostril preference suggests that cats process new information using the right hemisphere of their brain and switch to the left hemisphere once a routine response is established.

Cats rely on scent to gather information about their environment, communicate with other animals, and maintain social bonds. Scent exchange through cheek-to-cheek rubbing and grooming helps cats recognize members of their social circle, maintain group cohesion, and identify potential threats.

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Familiar scents can also have a comforting effect on cats, reducing stress and anxiety and creating a sense of security in their environment. So, if your cat seems distant after you return from a trip, it might be because you smell unfamiliar. Taking a shower with your usual products and wearing familiar clothing can help your cat adjust more quickly.

In conclusion, cats have a sophisticated sense of smell that plays a crucial role in how they interact with the world around them, including recognizing their human companions. By understanding and respecting their unique abilities, we can strengthen the bond we share with our feline friends.

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