Most cats can understand simple words, but most of my cats have -over time- come to understand more complex words/ideas. 'Careful' is a good example. If one of my cats is going to cause a mess by pushing a glass off a table (physics experiment or boredom alleviator?), I'll say 'no' and they'll stop. read more
Cat behaviorists liken cat's intelligence to that of an 18 month old human. One example is if a toy (or prey) goes behind a barrier (wall, box, piece of furniture), the cat still is aware that the object exists. read more
Cats do learn, but in a different way than do humans or dogs; they have a special kind of intelligence. A Cat Never Forgets. Once attained, even if by accident or trial and error, most knowledge is retained for life, thanks to the cat's excellent memory. read more