A new study explores just why cats might scratch where we don’t want them to Scratching behavior – so natural for cats, so frustrating for some cat owners. Scratching serves multiple functions for cats including…
Can computers tell us what cats do all day? It’s an often-asked question – what DO our cats do all day? Of course, now that many more of us…
How well do cat owners observe their cats’ behavior? Millions of cats share homes with humans, and often also with other cats. Cat behavior problems, such as litter box…
What does the science say about cats and covered litter boxes? I was recently completing some CEUs (continuing education units) as part of my certification requirements (as a Certified Cat Behavior…
Why do some cats fetch? Although dogs and many dog breeds have been selected for specific behaviors, the same cannot really be said of our…
Kittens need moms: Science says so A new study supports that being without mom is stressful for kittens! I think most of us would assume that…
Can cats smell when you’re stressed? A new study suggests yes – and which nostril they use may matter Several studies over the last few years…
Can kittens do math? What a new study tells us about cats’ cognitive abilities Can kittens do math? Most, if not all, animals show the ability to perform a rudimentary form of math. We…
How do cats use space? Part 3: Looking at relationships In this third post about how cats use space, we are now going to take a hyper-focused look at not…
How do cats use space? Part 2: Multiple & separated key resources In my last blog post, I covered a study that looked at how 14 cats in one home environment used…