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Independent, aloof, moody… these are all common conceptions of cats. But, in our recent survey, "How well do you know your cat?" the majority of respondents reported that their cats are social, playful creatures that demand their owners' attention and love. Only twenty percent of people said their cats generally wanted to be left alone.

Yet, while most cats are warm and friendly with their owners, they tend to clam up around strangers. Over half of survey takers (53 percent) responded that their cats either hide from or ignore new people in their space. Similarly, eighty percent revealed that their cats don't like riding in cars. It appears that cats feel most comfortable and, consequently, act friendlier in their own space with people they know. Confirming this fact, about one-third of respondents informed us that their cat(s) prefer only their owners' company.

Few studies on the determining factors of cat personalities have been performed. Researchers have determined that gender, breed, age and whether or not a cat is spayed/neutered all play a significant role in cat behavior. Similarly, early socialization of kittens also plays a role in how friendly cats ultimately are.

Specialists recommend that cat owners interact with a kitten (two to eight weeks old) for about an hour each day to ensure proper socialization. If a kitten isn't adequately socialized, he can still turn out to be a warm cat; however, the owner will have to work harder and longer to bring the cat out of his shell.

Just as cats mainly prefer their owners' company, cat owners like to keep their pets close to them. Eighty-nine percent of people keep their cats mainly indoors, and only three percent of people never let their cats come inside. Experts tend to agree that indoor cats generally live longer, healthier lives than outdoor cats. Not only are outdoor cats more likely to be hit by a car or injured by another animal, but they are also more apt to contract feline AIDS and other viruses. Outdoor cats usually suffer from more stress than indoor cats and, consequently, are more likely to develop other health complications such as ulcers and immune system deficiencies.

Another interesting result from this cat survey lies in how people care for their cats' health. Although only four percent of cat owners never take their cats to the vet, only ten percent of them actually have pet insurance that helps cover costs of regular and emergency vet visits. The main reason for this disconnect is that most people, 55 percent, said they couldn't afford it. However, the remaining respondents had never thought about getting pet insurance for their cats. Not a single person taking the survey reported that they thought the idea of pet insurance was unnecessary or a bad idea.

Yet, pet insurance is less costly than human health insurance and generally allows pet owners to take their cats to any veterinarian. Insurance policies for cats can also be tailored to the amount of coverage you need for your cat. Whether your cat has chronic health issues, is elderly or is a growing kitten, cat insurance can cover the following:

  • hospitalization
  • prescription medications
  • surgery
  • vaccination schedules. 
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