Can preventative behavior counseling reduce undesirable behaviors in cats?
Are cats naughty or just misunderstood? Those of us who work professionally to help people solve behavior problems in their…
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…
Scratching out the truth on what cats like to scratch
Often when I’m walking around (I don’t have a car, so I do that a lot), I see a tiny,…
Here’s looking at chew, cats…
A new study looks at pica and chewing behavior in cats. Does your cat like to chew on things that…
Environment and personality may contribute to urinary tract problems in Norwegian cats
Urinary tract problems are relative common in cats – approximately 1.5% of cats who go to the vet are treated…
Pain detection in cats: Why is it so difficult?
When you are in pain, how does your doctor know where it hurts? You usually have to tell them. You…
Could a new study explain the “Yahtzee Barf”?
Well, perhaps I should start by explaining the Yahtzee Barf. Saturday night at our pad is pizza night (we make…
The cat questions continue: Do cats like music?
I’ve previously blogged about musical animals, and many believe that musicality (at least to the extent we see in humans)…
Can we keep our cats warm enough?
Reading the Wired story on cats and boxes last week I was introduced to the cat’s “thermoneutral zone.” This is…
Does a cat’s nose always know?
A new study looks at visual and olfactory cue preferences in cats We know that cats have an excellent sense…