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. But what about our pet cats? Well, thanks to science…
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 scruffing cats. Maybe you’ve taken your cat to the vet…
Does a litter attractant actually attract cats?
What do cats love about their litter box? Well it might dependas I’ve blogged about before, research as clearly demonstrated the importance of cleanliness, and we can use cats’ behaviors…
Do cats hold a grudge? Measuring stress responses to passive or full-body restraint
Did you know that cats should see their veterinarian at least once a year? That’s right, even if they are indoors only and seem healthy, it’s good to have a…
Is meowing a reliable way to measure personality in cats?
A recent study, “Stable individual differences in vocalisation and motor activity during acute stress in the domestic cat,” from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México in Mexico City looked at…
Can “catcams” help us understand behavior?
We are lucky to be in a time where more people are studying cat behavior. But what are some of the best methods we should use to understand cats better? …