The Feline Frenzy Understanding Why Cats Overreact to Unexpected StimuliAs any cat...

The Feline Frenzy
Understanding Why Cats
Overreact to Unexpected
StimuliAs any cat lover knows
cats can be notoriously
finicky creatures One moment
theyre lounging in the sun
purring contentedly the next
theyre hissing and fleeing at
the slightest unexpected
stimulus But have you ever
stopped to think about why
this isThe answer lies in
their extremely sensitive
nervous system a vestige of
their wild ancestors who
relied on their heightened
senses to surviveA Vestige of
the WildIn the feline world
the ability to detect even the
slightest changes in their
environment was crucial for
survival A sudden movement or
unexpected sound could mean
the difference between life
and death As a result cats
evolved to be highly attuned
to their surroundings with
senses that are incredibly
sensitiveThis sensitivity is
still present in domesticated
cats today which can lead to
overreactions to stimuli that
might seem minor to us For
example a sudden noise or
unexpected movement might
trigger a cats fightorflight
response causing them to flee
or lash out defensivelyThe
Sensitive Nervous SystemCats
have a unique nervous system
that allows them to detect
even the faintest of sounds
and movements Their ears are
capable of detecting
frequencies as high as 79 kHz
far beyond human hearing range
while their whiskers can
detect even the slightest
changes in air pressureTheir
eyes are also incredibly
sensitive with pupils that can
constrict or dilate rapidly to
adjust to changing light
levels This sensitivity is
amplified by their exceptional
visual acuity which allows
them to see even the tiniest
movements and changes in
textureThe Consequences of
Sensitive SensesWhile a cats
sensitivity to their
environment can be an asset in
the wild it can also lead to
overreactions in domesticated
settings For example A sudden
noise might send your cat
scurrying under the bed An
unexpected movement like a
child running into the room
could trigger a hissing fit or
a swift retreatBy
understanding that cats are
simply reacting to their
heightened senses we can take
steps to mitigate these
overreactions For instance
Gradually introducing new
stimuli like a new toy or
person to help desensitize
your cat Providing a safe and
comfortable environment where
your cat feels secure
Rewarding calm behavior with
treats and praiseBy
recognizing the vestige of
their wild ancestors in their
sensitive nervous system we
can better appreciate our
feline friends unique
characteristics and work to
build a more harmonious
relationship with them

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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