As a marvelous creature, cats have distinctive cognitive abilities and sensory skills. About How long does a cat's memory last? This is a question that has always puzzled us.

It was once said that cats have a memory of only 21 days, so many people think that cats have short memories and may not be able to remember their owners and the way home after a long time.

But actually, it is not. Scientific studies have shown that a cat's IQ is equivalent to that of a 2-3 year-old child, and it has a long-term memory.

The brain of a cat master is smaller than that of a human, but the composition is much the same as that of a human.

According to studies, it has been confirmed that a cat's brain function can be compared to that of a 2-3 year-old child.

A cat's memory ability is mainly categorized into short-term memory and long-term memory.

Short-term memory refers to the cat's ability to remember some brief information in a short period of time, such as the return of the owner, the flavor of the food, and so on.

Long-term memory, on the other hand, involves the cat's cognition of people and the environment, including the long-term memory of the owner's facial features, voice, odor, and other information.

A cat's memory of its owner can last for days, months, or even years. Some studies have shown that cats are able to remember the faces and voices of owners, and even recognize them by their scent.

In addition, cats are also able to form perceptions of owners through their interactions and habits.

For example, if the owner feeds the cat at a certain point in the day, then the cat will remember the connection to the owner at that point in time.　

A cat's ability to remember is affected by a variety of factors, such as age, breed, and experience. The older the cat, the relatively poorer the memory.

There are also differences in the memory of different breeds of cats, for example, certain breeds generally have a better memory, while certain breeds generally have a poorer memory.

In addition, the cat's experience also affects their memory ability, for example, cats in their early childhood and old age have a relatively poor memory.

The golden memory period of cats is between 2 weeks to 7 weeks, so during this time, pet owners can frequently interact with their cats, which can make them rely on us and thus firmly remember their owners.

Through interaction, care, and training with your cat, you can build a deep bond. When cats see you as a family member, they will develop a long-term memory of you and will even show their dependence and loyalty to you.

Building a good relationship with your cat will not only help to boost their memory, but it can also lead to a healthier and happier cat.