"Do dogs and cats have a concept of time?"
Jul 7
1 min read
Updated: Sep 20
Ask the Vet: "Do dogs and cats have a concept of time?"
Q&A WITH DR. PAULINE TAYLOR, BVM&S MACVSC DR. PAULINE SAYS:
Absolutely! Most vertebrates including dogs and cats have their daily "time" manipulated by an internal body clock, controlled by the release of the hormone melatonin from a brain gland, the Pineal Body, in response to changes in daylight. If you ever try not feeding your cat on time, or not walking your dog when they expect a walk, they will soon let you know the "time" has arrived!!
