If it does mean they are self aware, does that mean they are conscious in the way humans are conscious and aware of themselves?
2007-02-16 00:54:16 · 6 answers · asked by IslandGuy 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
No it means they don't have much of a sent for animals to follow. Also keeps their fur from matting.
2007-02-16 01:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by Sandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research has found that it has a lot to do w/ keeping their hair from matting. If you own two cats - one w/ long hair and one w/ short hair - like i do, then you will notice a big difference in the amount of time that is spent grooming themselves. My cat w/ much longer hair; a half-Persian, spends about 5 times more time grooming his hair, then the other cat w/ very short hair.
Now, whether or not it's a sence of conscious is a topic for another group - but i honestly don't know if they understand the concept of "I".
2007-02-16 01:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by c.R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals are very much aware, and they are conscious of their environment, their food sources and themselves.
As for the grooming, you can attribute that to the "conscious of self" part. They like to be "pretty" and that is an indicator of general health.
2007-02-16 01:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes especially Persian cats If you shave them they go into a sulking state.A friend of mine had to shave hers because off the her that clogged and he went into a sulk. The clogging can cause soars on there bodies, that's why it needed a shave.
2007-02-19 01:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by a m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe they just like to be clean all the time like we do . and i am sure it makes them feel good about how they look too.
2007-02-16 01:02:57 · answer #5 · answered by ms01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no!
they do it because there mum did it to them when they were young to comfort them and bond.
2007-02-16 02:23:14 · answer #6 · answered by shamrock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋