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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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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…
cats
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…
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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…
cats
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…
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Are cats who spray stressed out?
A new study compares cats who spray with those who urinate outside the litter box… and their feline housemates. As…
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Would your cat eat you? Science says yes, but it’s nothing personal.
Being a cat behaviorist often means interesting conversations with strangers. People always have questions about their cats, but not always…