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Cat Bites: Recent Research about Cats
Dreaming About Cats: An Online Survey A study recently looked at the content of people’s dreams…and whether they included cats!…
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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
No, your cat isn’t a psychopath
A new study takes a biased look at cats I really hemmed and hawed about whether to comment on this…
cats companion animal research
Can pet tech help your cat lose weight?
A newly published study is small, but promising Being overweight impact a significant number of pet cats — current estimates…
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 companion animal research
Does warming your cat’s food increase its appeal?
Science says yes (at least for older cats). As cats get older, a common issue is getting them to eat…
cats companion animal research
Does your cat find your scent comforting?
Cats have an excellent sense of smell, not quite on par with that of dogs, but certainly one that greatly…
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Nosework: Scent based enrichment FOR YOUR CAT!!
You NEED to meet Hanna Fushihara! She is a dog trainer (CPDT-KA – Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers Knowledge…
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Do kittens recognize their mothers even after they’ve lived apart?
I previously reported on a study that found that mother cats can discriminate their own kittens’ smell from that of…
cats companion animal research
Cats, once again, fail to contrafreeload
What is contrafreeloading? In the 1960s scientists discovered that laboratory rats liked to work for food. Rather than eat food…