Can pet tech help your cat lose weight?

A newly published study is small, but promising Being overweight impact a significant number of pet cats — current estimates are that up to 60% of cats are overweight or…

Does a supplement for cats help with joint pain?

New research points to a strong placebo effect We take our knees and other joints for granted, but over time, joints are subject to wear-and-tear, as cartilage breaks down, and…

Does warming your cat’s food increase its appeal?

Science says yes (at least for older cats). As cats get older, a common issue is getting them to eat enough food to maintain their weight. There are multiple reasons…

Does your cat find your scent comforting?

Cats have an excellent sense of smell, not quite on par with that of dogs, but certainly one that greatly exceeds the sniffing abilities of humans. Cats use scent in…

Nosework: Scent based enrichment FOR YOUR CAT!!

You NEED to meet Hanna Fushihara! She is a dog trainer (CPDT-KA – Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers Knowledge Assessed) at Hot Fuzz Dog Training and creator of the…

Do kittens recognize their mothers even after they’ve lived apart?

I previously reported on a study that found that mother cats can discriminate their own kittens’ smell from that of other kittens (by sniffing their butts). So mom cats recognize…