You state that animals are expressing wants and needs, not emotions, then ask questions that can only be answered by “we don’t know”.

I’d sooner think you do not know the former, either.

A leak between the bowl and floor would not change the level in the tank… unless there was also a leak in the tank.

I’d greatly appreciate a miraculous panacea for my rheumatoid arthritis, especially one available at turmeric’s price point. I’ve gone through a gamut of biologics that my immune system builds resistance against. Rinvoq’s doing pretty good at taking the edge off currently, but I still flare up if triggered. It’s also running a $6,000 wholesale a month… thank [deity] for insurance and copay assistance.

Delicious food is great, but alleviating my pain and fatigue during an RA flare? Manna from heaven.