Is your pet actually watching TV with you? (news.northeastern.edu)

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People have noticed their pets reacting to the Oscar-winner “Flow” which features animated animals, making people wonder if their cat or dog recognizes themself on screen.

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[-] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I don't know about that specific movie, but my dog 100% watches TV, especially if it's an animal or I'm playing games.

When he sees a dog that looks like him tho, he is paying an insane amount of attention.

So he definitely isn't just looking for moving blobs and reacting.

But it depends on your TV more than your pet these days.

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