Do cats remember different people or just the people they see on a daily basis?

Cats do seem to forget other cats once they have been separated for a long time, so the same probably applies to people as well.

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. Conversely, it’s what lets a cat hold a grudge like there’s no tomorrow. Memory also means cats grieve for other companion animals who pass away, family members who move out, and other losses in life.

Although studies show that a cat’s long-term memory may last as much as 200 times as long as a dog’s, cats are highly selective about what they remember. Basically, cats recall only what benefits them.

Typically, dogs do a better job of remembering their people than cats do, even recalling family members who’ve been away for years in military service. Scientists know for sure that cats can recognize and differentiate between human faces, though, so dogs’ superior ability to remember people probably has more to do with their long association with humans than with their brainpower.

A new study has found that cats learn and remember the names of their humans. A new first-of-its-kind study carried out at Kyoto University in Japan assessed a number of cats to figure out whether they know the names of their own family (both furry and human).

First, researchers showed 48 cats (who were an either pet or lived in cat cafes) photos of other cats they were familiar with. At the same time as showing the image, they would either say the photographed cat’s real name or a false name. Next, they showed a new group of 26 cat images of the humans they live with.

In both sections of the experiment, the cats indicated that they knew the names of the other cats and the humans.

Cats can also remember other cats though experts aren’t sure for how long. Early in life, littermates exchange scents to recognize each other should they get separated. Cats use this same trick throughout their lifetimes. Probably, a cat’s memory of another cat depends on the length and impact of the two animals’ relationship.

However, a cat’s memory declines with age. If your cat appears to be losing her memory, do some research on feline cognitive dysfunction and talk to a vet who specializes in cats. You can extend your cat’s life and make her golden years happier with a few modifications.

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