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Andrew Huberman

04/28/25

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Cats have often misunderstood communication signals and social needs that are crucial for their well-being and interaction with humans.

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What Pets Actually Want & Need | Dr. Karolina Westlund

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What Pets Actually Want & Need | Dr. Karolina Westlund

04/28/25

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Andrew Huberman Cast

04/28/25

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Cats evolved as solitary hunters but can form loose social groups; their socialization and interaction with humans depend on their early experiences with their mother and environment.

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Dr. Karolina Westlund

04/28/25

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Animals, including cats and dogs, need to express their natural behaviors to avoid developing problem behaviors, which can arise from boredom or lack of stimulation.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

04/28/25

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Cats often bring prey back to a safe place rather than gifting it to their owners, indicating their instinct to feel secure in their environment.

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Dr. Karolina Westlund

04/28/25

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If kittens interact with humans for less than 15 minutes a day, they may not be fearful but will likely be more aloof, greeting humans briefly before walking away.

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Andrew Huberman

04/28/25

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Many common assumptions about how we care for pets, such as feeding and exercising them, may not align with their true needs and drives.

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Dr. Karolina Westlund

04/28/25

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Cats use scent marking not only for social bonding but also to establish territory, with different glands serving different purposes in marking their space.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

04/28/25

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Understanding how animals perceive threats is crucial, as well-intentioned human interactions can be perceived as predatory by animals, leading to fear or avoidance behaviors.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

04/28/25

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Dogs learn to read human emotions and behaviors through exposure, and those who live closely with humans tend to be better at interpreting human cues than those in less interactive environments.

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Dr. Karolina Westlund

04/28/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Early life experiences significantly shape a cat's temperament and how they respond to environmental changes.