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…
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…
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…
cats dogs 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…
cats 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…
cats 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…
cats companion animal research Getting a handle on cats: What types of restraint lead to stress? If you’ve ever worked in a shelter or veterinary setting, there’s a pretty good chance that you’ve spent some time…
cats Does a litter attractant actually attract cats? What do cats love about their litter box? Well it might depend…as I’ve blogged about before, research as clearly demonstrated…