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My cat also prefers to eat when I’m nearby. I think it’s a comfort thing.

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Eating as a family is often better than eating alone. Especially when you’re going to be sharing the food like cats do.

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In the wild they are probably vulnerable when eating so maybe it’s for protection. I’m no expert though.

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I recall reading that cats in the wild are considered semi-social, so while they usually don’t hunt together, they do like to eat and hang out together with animals they like during down time. You’re part of their in group.

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The difference between a pet cat and a feral cat is that pet cats associate human interaction with being fed.

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My cat is free feeding and does not get fed by humans. But sometimes he yells at me to follow him to his bowl so he can eat with me.

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