'Your cat might not think and feel like a human, but she does have real, complex emotions that motivate much of her behaviour,' explains Vicky. In fact, your cat's emotions, particularly emotions like fear and anxiety, motivate many of her snap decisions and reflexive reactions.

Do cats have feelings for their owners?

And the answer is a resounding yes! Cats often feel love quite strongly for their owners and other companions. They're just sometimes a little more subtle about it than dogs.

Do cats get their feelings hurt?

Veterinarians and animal therapists interviewed by CatChannel.com agreed that cats can experience emotions ranging from happy to sad. So cats can develop hurt feelings, although they may not express them in the same ways that you might.