1 Oct 2025

How much do our pets understand?

From Nine To Noon, 11:30 am on 1 October 2025
Dr Kat Littlewood discusses how much animals understand

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Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist in animal welfare, talks with Kathryn about how much animals understand.

Whether it's dogs who prick up their ears when they hear the world "walk", or cats tuning in (or out) to certain sounds.

Kat says animals understand patterns, tone and relationships more than "words".