How many mice? A new study explores numeracy in our feline friends.
In the early 1900s, scientific attention to animal cognition was focused on the performance of one animal, Clever Hans the…
A chicken and the egg problem: Which came first, pet technology or pet neglect?
More people than ever claim that they feel that their pets are part of the family. We let them sleep…
Another study shows that Feliway™ doesn’t work
Trying to make sense of the pheromone mess. First things first! Some of you might be wondering what the heck…
In brief: Five reasons to keep your cats indoors
Our pet cats need enrichment, activities and things to do! But do these things only exist out of doors? No!…
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…