Is meowing a reliable way to measure personality in cats?
A recent study, “Stable individual differences in vocalisation and motor activity during acute stress in the domestic cat,” from the…
Can “catcams” help us understand behavior?
We are lucky to be in a time where more people are studying cat behavior. But what are some of…
Why a new study doesn’t prove anything about cats and clicker training…or, how NOT to do science
I am a big fan of new behavioral studies that can help cats, and I’m also a big fan of…
Can music make cats less stressed out?
I love music – always have. I listen a lot – while I’m working, while I’m cooking, while I’m driving,…
What cats and humans do when cats scratch the couch: A new study
Some behaviors that cat owners find problematic are in many cases just normal cat behaviors. Scratching is one of those…
Training cats to love their carriers: Science shows it helps!
For many cat owners, there’s nothing more stressful than getting their cat to the vet. And it’s not necessarily the…
Stress and your cat’s health – a new study explores the connection
I think most of us are aware that chronic stress can take its toll on our health; it can reduce…
Do food puzzles increase feline frolicking?
I’m a big fan of food puzzles as an enrichment choice for cats. As natural predators, cats have evolved to…
Give them space, keep them in place: Keeping cats healthy in shelters
Upper respiratory infection (URI) is a real problem for cats in shelters – not only are cats with URI frequently quarantined,…
Does your cat miss you when you’re gone? Science starts taking a look.
Everyone still wants to know, does my cat love me? And now, thanks to technology and an increased understanding of…