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Can you convince cats to stop hunting? A new study finds that food and play might help.
cats companion animal research

Can you convince cats to stop hunting? A new study finds that food and play might help.

What gets cats to bring less prey home. Cats. Born to be wild, obligate carnivores and relentless predators. Folks who…
February 12, 2021February 12, 2021
What’s the point of the “catnip response”?
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What’s the point of the “catnip response”?

New research suggests it helps protect cats from mosquitos! Cats who respond to olfactory stimulation via plants (e.g., catnip, silver…
January 20, 2021February 14, 2021
Cat facial expressions are affected by breed: Why there are implications for cat welfare
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Cat facial expressions are affected by breed: Why there are implications for cat welfare

People often describe cats as a bit inscrutable and hard to read; in part, this is because cats have fewer…
December 27, 2020February 14, 2021
Should you “slow blink” at your cat?
cats companion animal research

Should you “slow blink” at your cat?

Science says probably! In the time that we have lived together with cats (for the last four to ten thousand…
October 16, 2020December 10, 2020
Does being orphaned increase stress in kittens?
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Does being orphaned increase stress in kittens?

Our new study says yes. For the past few years, I’ve been working at the UC Davis School of Veterinary…
October 9, 2020December 10, 2020
How do you feel about fat cats?
cats companion animal research

How do you feel about fat cats?

Owner attitudes are related to their own cat’s weight Recent surveys of veterinary professionals indicate that around 60% of cats…
September 29, 2020February 22, 2021
Cats eating humans redux: a clowder will devour
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Cats eating humans redux: a clowder will devour

It was almost a year ago that I reported on a study revealing scavenging patterns of feral cats outside of…
September 23, 2020February 22, 2021
Outnumbered
cats companion animal research

Outnumbered

How do the number and size of potential prey affect choices made by cats? Math — we all do it…
September 13, 2020December 20, 2020
Problem-solving and “pawed-ness” in cats – is there a relationship?
cats companion animal research

Problem-solving and “pawed-ness” in cats – is there a relationship?

Most humans are right-handed (although as someone who lives with a lefty – DEFINITELY not all!); have you ever wondered…
September 7, 2020December 10, 2020
Whisker stress: Science asks if it is real
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Whisker stress: Science asks if it is real

About three years ago, a NY Times article drew attention to a problem plaguing cats around the world – a…
August 11, 2020February 18, 2021

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