Animal Intelligence

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Apparently one of the most important developments that impacted on human intelligence was the knowledge of how to make 'fire'. This allowed cave people to cook their meat. Consequently, less time was spent on chewing and the cooked meat was digested and metabolised much more efficiently. As time passed, the now human brain grew bigger and more grey matter formed. This contributed to humans becoming the dominant species and we have visited the moon, developed cures for diseases and are learning about the secrets of the universe.

It has occurred to me that we are now feeding our dogs and cats cooked food much more than we used to. Is it therefore possible that our pets will eventually become more intelligent than us and take over the household? I am a bit worried because I am positive that my cat will take no prisoners.

[davidc4430]

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@zanadoo_56 wrote:

Is there a cat repellant out there that is safe to put on my feet?

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[davidc4430]

Test 45, not all subjects are responding as hoped for

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@imastawka wrote:

Thumbs, a possible early warning sign. Noted.

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[tasfleur]

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Some of these futuristic images are starting to get to me. Anybody got a Valium?

[tasfleur]

"Some of these futuristic images are starting to get to me. Anybody got a Valium?"

No valium, but there are some chewed up toes hidden somewhere under the bed!  ....  

[davidc4430]

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@tasfleur wrote:

"Some of these futuristic images are starting to get to me. Anybody got a Valium?"

No valium, but there are some chewed up toes hidden somewhere under the bed!  ....  

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LOL. That doesn't sound too bad actually. My cat would jump on the bed, get under the covers, and go for something else. He is such a devil when I have failed to obey.

[bright.ton42]