Inside the Mind of a Cat

This really wasn't as bad as some reviews are making it out to be. I quite enjoyed it. I'm a cat lover and there are many cats in the family. The Egyptians worshipped them for a reason. Cats are such regal and majestic animals.

It was interesting to see which experiments are being performed and how the results are reshaping our views of domesticated cats. I learned a few facts that I didn't know and their experts offer helpful advice on how best to nurture a good bond with your cat within their biological and emotional capabilities. It's worth taking notes.

On top of all the educational stuff there was the benefit of meeting many kitties! Pretty girls and handsome boys who work to keep mice out and live on Navy ships.

I have a complaint about that one lady. The speaker on the topic of cats in Medieval Europe. She definitely had some kind of axe to grind and veered off topic into a weird, aggressive, hate-tinged tangent of misandry. Completely unexpected and uncalled for. Very unprofessional. For that I must deduct stars.

Still, the overall documentary product was well made. I would recommend it to anyone who likes or owns cats. And the runtime was perfect. At only an hour long the pacing kept my interest.

Great job.

Its ok, i mean it's more for people who want a cat and never owned one before. Anyone whos had a cat or grew up with cats knows all the information that will be in this movie.

As a cat dad and cat lover, I liked it. There was information I already knew. But I also learned new things. What am I doing right? What am I doing wrong ? Cat videos were also good. It's always beautiful anyway. I tried to watch it with my cat, but he didn't want to watch. Cat experts dive into the mind of the feline to reveal the true capabilities of the pouncing pet in this captivating and cuddly documentary.

A good jumping-off point for prospective cat people or veteran cat people who want to learn some new things about their furry friends. One of the things that the research, which the experts who were interviewed acknowledge has lagged behind dog research by about 15 years, has tried to show is that putting dog-like expectations on cats has been a mistake humans have done for a very long time. Cats do show affection and loyalty, but they're not there to please their people, like dogs are.

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.