{"id":101704,"date":"2022-04-22T12:30:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:30:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:30:50","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take for a cat to forget?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_forget\" title=\"How long does it take for a cat to forget?\">How long does it take for a cat to forget?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#Do_cats_remember_forever\" title=\"Do cats remember forever?\">Do cats remember forever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#Will_my_cat_remember_me_after_6_months\" title=\"Will my cat remember me after 6 months?\">Will my cat remember me after 6 months?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_cats_to_forget_their_owners\" title=\"How long does it take for cats to forget their owners?\">How long does it take for cats to forget their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#How_long_do_cats_remember_things\" title=\"How long do cats remember things?\">How long do cats remember things?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#Will_my_cat_forget_me_if_im_gone_for_a_month\" title=\"Will my cat forget me if im gone for a month?\">Will my cat forget me if im gone for a month?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#Will_cat_remember_me_after_6_months\" title=\"Will cat remember me after 6 months?\">Will cat remember me after 6 months?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#How_far_back_can_a_cat_remember\" title=\"How far back can a cat remember?\">How far back can a cat remember?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#Do_cats_remember_people_after_long_time\" title=\"Do cats remember people after long time?\">Do cats remember people after long time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#Will_my_cat_remember_me_after_years\" title=\"Will my cat remember me after years?\">Will my cat remember me after years?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#Do_cats_remember_things_from_years_ago\" title=\"Do cats remember things from years ago?\">Do cats remember things from years ago?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#Do_cats_remember_their_owners_after_6_months\" title=\"Do cats remember their owners after 6 months?\">Do cats remember their owners after 6 months?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#How_long_a_cat_can_remember_a_person\" title=\"How long a cat can remember a person?\">How long a cat can remember a person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#How_long_before_a_cat_forgets_its_owner\" title=\"How long before a cat forgets its owner?\">How long before a cat forgets its owner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-forget\/#Do_cats_remember_you_after_months\" title=\"Do cats remember you after months?\">Do cats remember you after months?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_forget\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat to forget?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A cats short-term memory lasts around <b>16 hours (if it is something that your cat thinks is important to remember) and their long-term memory is indefinite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_remember_forever\"><\/span>Do cats remember forever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats possess excellent long-term memories. They can recall their animal companions and the people who feed them as well as those who irritate them. Memory is what allows a cat to leap into the arms of a family member returning after a semester away at college.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_cat_remember_me_after_6_months\"><\/span>Will my cat remember me after 6 months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, <b>it is pretty certain that your cat will remember you after 6 months if you interact with the cat on a regular basis. Whether the cat is happy to see you (at first) will be another story<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_cats_to_forget_their_owners\"><\/span>How long does it take for cats to forget their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since cats have great memory, they do not forget their owners within <b>three days. They have an associative and selective memory, which ensures they recall vital facets of their lives like where to find food and shelter in order to survive and succeed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_cats_remember_things\"><\/span>How long do cats remember things?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, cats have great memories. In fact, research and studies have been done regarding cats memories. Some cats can recall things for <b>15 years or more. However, there are various factors such as age and individual intelligence, that will affect your cats memory.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_cat_forget_me_if_im_gone_for_a_month\"><\/span>Will my cat forget me if im gone for a month?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone simply present in their life is someone they may remember, but not associate with any emotion. But as long as you and your cat have shared a pet or two, and as long as you fed them a few of their favorite meals, <b>your cat will remember you as well no matter how long you are gone<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_cat_remember_me_after_6_months\"><\/span>Will cat remember me after 6 months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, <b>it is pretty certain that your cat will remember you after 6 months if you interact with the cat on a regular basis. Whether the cat is happy to see you (at first) will be another story<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_back_can_a_cat_remember\"><\/span>How far back can a cat remember?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Long-term cat memory Cats have excellent long-term memories. Studies show that it is around 200 times better than that of dogs. Cats have been known to retain information for <b>up to 10 years but are highly selective about what they remember. In short, they will only recall what benefits them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_remember_people_after_long_time\"><\/span>Do cats remember people after long time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is widely suggested that a cat has an average short-term memory of 16 hours. This means a cat will potentially remember you 16 hours after meeting you for the first time. This is considerably longer than 27 seconds which was suggested to be average short-term memory span of animals in a 2014 study.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_cat_remember_me_after_years\"><\/span>Will my cat remember me after years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A kitten the age of 1-6 months will probably not remember you after 4 years. They are a little like human babies before the brain is fully developed. The memories might get lost or not stored the right way. A cat at the age of two years+ will remember you, the owner, if the cat has bonded to you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_remember_things_from_years_ago\"><\/span>Do cats remember things from years ago?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Like Humans, Dogs and Cats Can Store an Array of Memories<\/b> Los Angeles-based veterinarian Dr. Jeff Werber adds that pets are capable of storing many different types of memoriesfrom the little things like knowing where their food or litter box is, to recognizing people and places they havent seen in years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_remember_their_owners_after_6_months\"><\/span>Do cats remember their owners after 6 months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats have the ability to recall their owners. Cats who relied on you for basic necessities like food, water, and social contact will recall you. Painful and frightening memories are often stored in a cats long-term memory. <b>A cats memory will last anywhere from months to years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_a_cat_can_remember_a_person\"><\/span>How long a cat can remember a person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With their lengthened long-term memory span, cats can remember a persons face for <b>up to 10 years. Because of their associative memory, it is important to share pleasant experiences with your cats to ensure that they remember you in a positive manner.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_before_a_cat_forgets_its_owner\"><\/span>How long before a cat forgets its owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Short-Term Memory of a Cat It is widely suggested that a cat has an average short-term memory of <b>16 hours. This means a cat will potentially remember you 16 hours after meeting you for the first time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_remember_you_after_months\"><\/span>Do cats remember you after months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cat imprinting is the process by which a kitten bonds with his mother as she cares for him. <b>When your cat is taken from his mother at a young age and comes to live with you, he may imprint on you. If so, hes even more likely to remember you after long absences and miss you when you leave.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long does it take for a cat to forget?Do cats remember forever?Will my cat remember me after 6 months?How long does it take for cats to forget their owners?How long do cats remember things?Will my cat forget me if im gone for a month?Will cat remember me after 6 months?How far&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-101704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101704"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=101704"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101704\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=101704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=101704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=101704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}