Do not trust everything you are told or revealed about cats: they are certainly very independent and have a mischievous (even quite demonic) temperament, and yet they remain very attached to their master or mistress. And yes, they do frown when you leave them for too long.
Have you ever come back from vacation before realizing your cat…was grouchy? That he turned his back on you or even completely ignored you? To tell the truth, it is not just a sensation: it is entirely possible and has been studied very seriously by professionals, who say that in fact… This is a good proof of love and attachment.
Cats are independent yet affectionate
So yes, cats are balls of fur known for their mischief and lack of deceit, as well as their great independence: really, it depends on the cat, but they are more attached to their master or mistress than we might think. Believes. There is even a crucial factor: weaning.
The longer the kitten is weaned, the less likely she is to become dependent on you. Conversely, if you pick up a kitten who hasn’t had time to “separate” from her mother, the “risk” (if you can call it that) that she will be hooked – or twisted, well that works too – to your presence increases. So, when you go away without him, he’s really off balance and he’ll let you know. Call it resentment, but there is love in it.
A real stress for some cats
Aside from weaning, there is also another determining factor: the time you spend with your kitten. Obviously, the longer you stay with your cat and the more you interact with her, the more she will get used to it. Sudden and prolonged absences can put him in a state of anxiety and imbalance: for this reason the specialists strongly recommend making sure that someone can visit him regularly, in order to maintain this social bond.
On the other hand, a cat who is used to being alone every day (when she goes to work, for example) is less likely to increase her stress when you leave the house. It all makes sense, after all. What you need to remember is that the cat behind her true independence is a more social animal than you think, and her feeling of abandonment can happen in some cases. So give her some hugs, you’ll thank each other.
