Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
3-30-2023
Abstract
While some philosophers disagree, most dog and cat owners know their pets experience emotions. Researchers recently asked pet owners about the number and types of emotions they observed in their cats and dogs. There were significant individual differences in the degree to which owners thought their pets experienced emotions.
Recommended Citation
Herzog, H. 2023. What Do Pet Owners Believe About Dog and Cat Emotions?Psychology Today, 30 March, https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/animals-and-us/202303/what-do-pet-owners-believe-about-dog-and-cat-emotions