My wife says that a cat has a memory span of about 2 weeks. We are discussing introducing a new pet into the home & she believes that after that 2 weeks the 2 cats we have will have no memory of the new pet never being here. We started with one kitten (sophie) & when she was about 7 months old we got a new kitten (puppy...yes, I, the husband, picked the name). At first, sophie was very standoffish, but true to my wife's theory, after a couple of weeks they were inseperable. Is it possible that she never remembers a time without puppy? Thanks, Guido & Nemo 4ever.
2006-10-15 08:11:52 · 7 answers · asked by noworrys4ever 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
when we first got sophie I was not a "cat person" & my wife sorta snuck her into the home. That being said, I initially showed the cat "tough love" by ignoring her or when I did play with her it would be like I would a puppy, making her latch onto my finger with her teeth, & to claw me. For 3 months I was the only person allowed near the cat without her beating the crap out of someone, my wife included. That was one of the main reasons for puppy moving in, so sophie would have a playmate. Now 1 year later, sophie loves everybody, but it is obvious that I am her favorite. Just wanted to add this as background on the psycho kitty.
2006-10-15 08:31:28 · update #1
The reason they became inseparable is because the previous pet became accustomed to the new pet. They just don't forget about it. Like, if you abuse a cat they are going to remember, and response in a certain way because of the memory of being abuse. That's just an example.
2006-10-15 08:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, there’s no easy answer for this. Each cat is an individual, so memory varies. And like people, as cats age the memory tends to fade a bit.
I came into a house where one of the cats took flight every time I took off my coat. This lasted almost a year. Now the cat could care less. Cats seem to respond to things in strange ways. A small sound will cause them to alert, but after they know the sound they don't seem to even notice.
2006-10-15 08:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by Pey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know... we gave a cat away and I didn't see it for several months. The people we gave it to couldnt get their hands on her because she was afraid of them, but when I Came back months later she came right to me and let me pet her and hold her. I assume that's because she remembered me and wasn't afraid.
2006-10-15 09:17:52 · answer #3 · answered by piratewench 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long I Depends If They Have A New Home Or Not To.
2006-10-15 08:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are very territorial!! I brought a pup in and my cat that is 4 yrs. old attacked me! Bad too!!! Cats hate other animals coming in to their house!!! The older cats get, give it up.
2006-10-15 08:19:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
im not sure but i know its not very long
2006-10-15 08:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats have nine lives...THEY-NEVER-FORGET!!!!!!
2006-10-15 08:21:50 · answer #7 · answered by valducci53 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋