Vet Reveals How Long it Takes For a Cat to Forget You, and it’s Surprising

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Veterinarians and animal behavior experts state that cats have very strong long-term memories, despite this popular assumption. Although each cat is unique, they have been known to have secret memories of significant people for many years – particularly if there has been positive association, routine and emotional engagement. The connection between memory and scent, comfort, safety and repeated interaction is key to a cat's memory, which is why some cats can remember old owners after a long time apart.