Using science to encourage humans to play with their cat! – Part 1
As any cat behavior consultant working with cat caretakers to solve cat behavior problems will tell you – it’s not…
Do social cats have better problem-solving skills?
Animal cognition incorporates several aspects of animal thinking: memory, concept formation, learning ability, and reasoning – such as problem solving.…
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…