Scientists reveal why cats intimidate dogs

Cats like to act as they reigned – as will all who live with someone.

And now, scientists have found that it's really the cat, and certainly not the owner, who is responsible for harmony

Experts from the University of Lincoln have discovered that cats are "the key player" in maintaining good karma when their nemesis, a dog, is brought into the house.

Because although they may be descendants of wolves, with loud barking and fearsome teeth, dogs may be intimidated without mercy if they live with a cat, reports the Daily Mail.

More than half of the owners of both animals say that their cat has threatened their dog

However, despite their reputation in cartoons for chasing the shepherds, less than one in five owners saw their dog threatening their cat.

The findings come from a study of nearly 750 animal owners who believe massively cat is king.

owledge could help British pet owners, since nearly a quarter of us own a dog and 17 percent have cats, with about 7 percent keeping both types d & # 39; animals.

Dr. Sophie Hall, co-author of the School of Life Sciences paper from the University of Lincoln said, "At first glance, these findings suggest that the cat is the pivot in a family with dogs. They are the princess and the dog is lower in the hierarchy.

"It may be that cats" threatening acts are more obvious to the owners, as they whistle or kick with their paws to a dog. It may also be that cats are less domesticated in their behavior than dogs, so they are less accustomed to hearing from other members of the four-legged family and have less training for do it.

The most recent research shows that cats often injure dogs, with nearly one in ten owners.

Less than one percent said their dog had injured the cat.

A questionnaire about their pets, found dogs and cats can live together amicably, but their owners rarely describe it as a "close relationship."

The behavior of cats depends primarily on the behavior of the cat, which often felt uncomfortable with dogs, less likely to have a friendly relationship.

In total, 56.5% of owners said that their cat had already threatened their dog, compared to 18 percent whose dog had threatened the cat.

Dr. Hall said, "It is important to note that these findings are the owners 'perceptions of their pets' relationships, but it seems that the cat must be happy and happy, pl than the dog, so that they live happily together. "

The study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, stated that cats and dogs can best understand if the feline is

John Fishwick, president of the British Veterinary Association, said: "The basic explanation of these discoveries is that although dogs are pack animals, cats tend to be solitary creatures

. Harmonious household, the important thing is to give to two animals their space, perhaps with a child's door separating them or a cat flap so that the cat can escape from the house if necessary.

"They should eat in separate areas to avoid conflict. "