En la mente de un gato

I grew up surrounded by dogs all my life but 20 years ago, I got my first cat. I didn't have much option as he was left at my door. My opinion about cat changed dramatically since then, cats are smart, caring, independent and a very good companion. This documentary just reinforced that, but I also found it very informative, especially the meaning of their sounds and some behaviour. I really don't think this documentary is just for the first time cat owners, you still can learn a lot about your feline, unfortunately I no longer can observe my cat.

Interesting facts I learned

• Cats DNA have changed relatively little for tens of thousands of years
• Cats flexible spine is what makes them so athletic
• Cat research is 15 years behind dog research
• Cats like tight spaces hence boxes
• 59% of cats in US are obese
• Whiskers are like sensors that are about the width of a cat
• Purrs are in the same frequency range as baby cries (400-600hz), which suggests that it's an evolutionary trait designed to make humans care for cats
• Food may not be the best motivator for cats
• Cat hunt was a real thing alongside with hunt and some believe this could have contributed to the Black Plague
• Humans cultural difference can be reflected in their cats

As a relatively new cat owner who always felt like I was an inadequate owner, I think this documentary helped relieve some of that feeling by reinforcing my knowledge. I don't think the documentary is suited for longtime cat owners as it doesn't reveal any groundbreaking information so they might find it quickly boring like cats do. However, I think it's a good primer to people who don't know cats but are willing to get to know them more. In that sense, I think it's quite an informational documentary given it's running time of 1 hour.

I also felt that while the documentary covered a breath of topics, it rarely dove deep into one, maintaining its introductory level. This is quite understandable, hinted by its target audience and purpose but you should not expect a deep dive into the "mind" of cats as suggested by the title.

Overall, a good watch, best for new cat owners or people who don't know much about cats!

Cute movie with adorable videos of cats. It has some interesting facts about why cats act the way they do and how humans have come to love them. Very endearing. I can see why cats are the predominant pet across the globe.

Cat experts are going to say this doc is too basic, but this doc isn't meant for them. It's meant for people who don't know anything about cats, first-time owners, and cat skeptics. I admit, I always compared cats to dogs, but this doc gave me a new appreciation for them. Plus, there's funny cat videos in it as well. Highly recommend as an easy watch.

There needs to be more of these! This was super informative, and I learned a bunch of stuff I didn't know - and I'm obsessed with cats lol. I'm so happy there are people in this world that realize the importance of cats.