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We were also lucky enough to get in touch with a cat expert to hear about what it's like for our kitties to experience new firsts. Lisa Stemcosky, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, CPDT-KA, SBA, and owner of PawLitically Correct in Washington, DC, was kind enough to answer some of our burning questions. "People welcome pets into their homes as part of the family. The care for them and nurture them, so it’s natural to celebrate all those first time experiences together," Lisa told Bored Panda.
#24 My Dog Saw Me In The Bathtub For The First Time. She Was So Worried That She Had To Call The Backup. Cat Was Not Impressed Too
Lisa also says that our felines do understand when they see something new or experience something novel. "They may be curious and want to investigate it, or they may be fearful of it. It often comes down to previous experiences of similar situations, during their critical period of development," she explained.
And although certain activities, such as swimming and playing in the snow, are often more associated with dogs, there's always a chance our cats will love them too. "There are some cats that may enjoy these things. Some breeds are known to like water, like the Turkish Van," Lisa told Bored Panda. "Some cats have bolder personalities are up for an adventure." In an email, Lisa even shared adorable photo of her cat, Davey, on his first snow day, and he appears to be having a wonderful time.
#26 My Kitty Saw Me In The Tub For The First Time And Was Very Concerned That I Was In The Water
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When it comes to how our cats will respond to new things, Lisa says, "It’s a combination of nature versus nurture. If you start out with a kitten and expose them, in a slow and positive manner, to things like baths, harness walks, hiking, boating, they’ll be more likely to enjoy them as they get older. But nature, genetics, is always at play. Some cats may have a predisposition to be extremely fearful of novel situations, despite exposing them in a slow and positive way."
If you'd like to gain more insight from Lisa on cat behavior, be sure to visit PawLitically Correct's website right here!
I feel like I already follow my dog around with a camera constantly because I find everything she does to be adorable, but I’ll definitely be on the lookout for any new experiences she has from here on out. There’s something beautiful about seeing the genuine reactions our pets have to trying new things, so I hope you pandas have enjoyed viewing these precious photos for the first time. Keep upvoting the pics that warm your heart, and then if you’re in the mood for even more adorable animal photos, you can find Bored Panda's last article featuring pet first times right here or an article featuring pets looking lovingly at their owners right here.
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