Do cats and dogs actually feel affection when you treat them right or is it really just an instinct for “more food and drink” etc?

I don’t think I’ve ever seen dogs, cats and other domestic animals smile because they’re happy and show love to their owners for treating them right.

Yeah I see memes but those are either photoshopped or snapped at the perfect moment to make it look like they’re smiling.

  • Another_earthling@lemmy.world
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    4 hours ago

    Not only dogs and cats are individuals who have their own way of showing how they feel and how much they love you.

    Most people would probably switch to a vegan lifestyle if they realised how much we underestimate animals (and overestimate ourselves)

    • Evil_incarnate@lemm.ee
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      14 minutes ago

      I struggle with this all the time. I hate watching cute piggy videos because I remember them next time I eat bacon.