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…
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…
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…
Outnumbered
How do the number and size of potential prey affect choices made by cats? Math — we all do it…
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…
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…
A new study looks at what cats prefer when it comes to scratching!
Furniture scratching by cats is one of those things that falls into the category of “normal feline behavior that bothers…
Mobile Vetting during a pandemic: Dr. Kris Chandroo
Four years ago, I met Kris Chandroo – a veterinarian with a passion for cats and low-stress handling (not to…
Is it time to ditch the “cone of shame”?
Has your cat or dog ever had to wear a “cone of shame”? Also known as an Elizabethan collar (or…
Does behavior affect how long cats stay in shelters?
The goal for any animal shelter is to keep animals there for the shortest time possible, and help them get…