cats companion animal research
Can science help us give behavior advice more effectively?
As a cat behavior consultant, I’m always looking for ways to improve the effectiveness of the services I provide for…
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cats companion animal research
Do food toys improve cats’ quality of life?
You know I love feline food puzzles (aka food toys, foraging toys) – I use them with my own cats…
cats companion animal research
Does a supplement for cats help with joint pain?
New research points to a strong placebo effect We take our knees and other joints for granted, but over time,…
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 companion animal research
A new study suggests breed differences in cat paw preference
Most of us are right-handed, with 9% of humans being left-handed, and about 1% leaning toward some level of ambidexterity.…
cats
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…
cats
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,…
cats
Sniffing kitten butts for science?
A new study explores whether and how mom cats might recognize their offspring. You’ve probably seen dozens of “mom cat…
cats
Chew on this! A new study looks at pica in cats
Pica, or the ingestion of non-food items, is found in species as varied as parrots, humans, and domestic cats. It’s…
cats
Can we help confined cats be less stressed?
Many cats spend time in shelters or in a boarding facility during their lifetime. The welfare of these cats is…