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Does my kitten really understand my affection when I kiss her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 22 days old

Does my kitten understand it when I kiss her?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on August 29th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Animals can understand attention and affection. They cannot differentiate a kiss from petting or other expressions of attention. They do not have the same cognitive abilities humans do. I wish you and Miss Halley the best!

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