How Cats Recognize Their Owners

Many people wonder if cats recognize their owners because they do not seem to care about us. Cats recognize humans but just ignore us most of the times. Then, how do cats recognize their owners?

No 1. Our Voices - You might think cats would respond best to smell just like dogs. However, according to a study, cats recognize human voices primarily by ears or moving heads. Therefore, if you make an unusual voice, your cat might get nervous and even frightened before sensing your smell.

No 2. Our Smells - Smell is one of the ways cats recognize their owners. Cats have a strong sense of smell, they use it to identify enemies, mates and people. Therefore, they often smell you thoroughly each time you come home with unfamiliar smells.

No 3. Our Faces - Cats recognize our faces but not very well. They have been evolved in the wild to hunt and survive. Therefore, they have a high concentration of rod receptors and a low concentration of cone receptors unlike humans. They also have a wider visual field.

However, cats are nearsighted and color blind seeing shades of blue and green but not reds. Therefore, they just recognize our overall appearance rather than face itself.

No 4. Our Footsteps - Cats used to use their hearing to pinpoint prey, Therefore, they are good at recognizing the sound of our footsteps and even one of our movements when we come home.

If you see your cat waiting in front of the door when you get home, it is likely your cat recognizes the sound of your footsteps in distance.

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