Some Myths about Cats Debunked by Science

¹Psychobiology Department, Spanish University, Madrid, 28019, Spain

²Psychology Department, Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Meibergdreef 47, 1105 BA Amsterdam, The Netherlands

*Corresponding author: Alicia Garcia-Falgueras, Psychobiology Department, Spanish University, Madrid, 28019, Spain & Psychology Department, Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Meibergdreef 47, 1105 BA Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Phone Numbers: +34 91 398 6291 & +31 20 566 5500, E-mail: [email protected]

Received Date: April 02, 2026

Published Date: April 21, 2026

Citation: Garcia-Falgueras, Alicia. (2026). Some Myths about Cats Debunked by Science. Mathews J Vet Sci. 10(3):111.

Copyrights: Garcia-Falgueras, Alicia. © (2026).

ABSTRACT

The coexistence of cats and humans has increased exponentially in recent years, improving not only in quantity but also in quality because of a better understanding of their nutritional needs and more specialized veterinary care which have increased the quality and life expectancy of felines compared to previous eras. However, some beliefs or myths persist that contribute to confusion and fuel pseudoscientific notions that, by attributing magical powers to cats, make them potential victims of human abuse. This text analyzes some of these beliefs, for instance, why cats like to accompany us to the bathroom or why cats bury their food, and offers alternative explanations, or hypotheses based on available scientific evidences following literature based on searching scientific approaches. More research and a greater volume of reliable data would be required from the scientific community to completely dispel irrational beliefs about domestic cats to avoid superstitions or darkness in minds.

Keywords: Cat, Main Olfactory System, Vomeronasal Organ, Limbic Structures.