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here is a disconnect between the title and text of Ms. Saplakoglu’s piece that needs to be parsed, because the title suggests that cats, in fact, are too socially inept to be loyal. (I fully realize that she might not have chosen this title.) Even the researchers express caution about drawing this conclusion. Furthermore, because of large within species (infraspecific) differences, just as there is no “the dog” or universal dog, there is no “the cat” or universal cat. And, both cats and dogs can be tightly and emotionally bonded to their and other humans, with shared emotions serving as “social glue.” Indeed, many cats are loving and highly social beings.

The bottom line is some cats may be less socially aware than some dogs, and some cats may be more socially aware than some dogs, and it would be good to know why this is so. Sweeping generalizations don’t work.

It’s also not asking too much for popular media to be more careful in their choice of headlines. The same problems arise when people try to make comparisons between cats and dogs and who’s smarter than whom. In an essay called “Ha-ha, sourpuss. Cats have 9 lives but dogs have the sense of humour” we read, for example, “Dogs are not just brighter than cats but may also have evolved a sense of humour, say researchers who have compared the brains and behaviour of the two species.” These are unfounded claims.

Ecological validity: Are cats less likely to help one another than dogs?

In “Cats (Felis catus) Show no Avoidance of People who Behave Negatively to their Owner,” the researchers also call for more “ecologically valid” studies. They write, “…Further work on cats’ social evaluation capacities needs to consider ecological validity, notably with regard to the species’ sociality.”

I couldn’t agree more and have recently written about the importance of conducting ecologically valid (or reliable) studies that reflect who cats, dogs, and other animals truly are and also for making studies of animal behavior more reliable, which involves paying close attention to individual differences within and between species. An ecologically relevant question for which we know nothing is, “Are cats less likely to help one another than dogs?”

I look forward to future studies and discussions of the rich and deep cognitive and emotional lives of cats, dogs, and other nonhumans. There still is much to learn and these data are essential for making useful and meaningful comparisons.

Sadness is a natural reaction to situations that are upsetting (Photo: Shutterstock)

With the highs and lows of life, you are bound to experience feelings of sadness. Even now with the lockdowns, rising cases of deaths and glaring uncertainty of what the future holds, many of us are battling moments of sadness.

Although sadness and depression may feel the same, they are quite different when placed under a microscope.

Tied to a certain situation, you are likely to feel sad when bad things happen. It could be a deal gone bad, the loss of a family member or you’re just having a really bad day. This may cause you to cry, feel low or even experience some pain.

However, this doesn’t linger for too long and your toddler’s laughter or a funny cat video won’t stop you from smiling. In short, despite the situation you’re facing you can still find happiness in certain things.

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