Cats Know Each Other’s Names: Science Explores Feline Cognition

Weekly Mews Cats know each others names

If you’ve ever had a cat ignore their own name (and who hasn’t?), you may be skeptical that they would bother to learn each other’s names, too. But a series of cat-focused studies carried out by a Japanese research team found that they do indeed know their own names, the names of other household cats, and even the names of their human family members.

Join us as we explore this fascinating research!

Do Cats Recognize Their Own Names?

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Published on July 08, 2025 08:27
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