Why do domestic animals get excited to eat the same food over and over again?
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Most pets are unable to grasp that, so long as someone is around, food is guaranteed to be provided. And the fact that you probably leave for some length of time each day just amplifies that fear of going hungry, because they lack the concept of object permanence. To them, when you leave, you’re gone and never coming back. That’s also why they’re so happy to see you when you get home. It’s like a huge relief and they know they’re not going to die hungry and alone, trapped in this strange cave with no permanent openings that you live in.
So, the fact that _any_ food is provided _at all_, and with no effort, is the best thing to happen all day.
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