cats 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…
cats companion animal research 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…
cats companion animal research 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…
cats companion animal research 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…
cats How do cats use space? Part 3: Looking at relationships In this third post about how cats use space, we are now going to take a hyper-focused look at not…
cats companion animal research How do cats use space? Part 2: Multiple & separated key resources In my last blog post, I covered a study that looked at how 14 cats in one home environment used…
cats companion animal research How do cats use space? Part 1 There have been several studies of feral cat colonies, their social interactions, how cats co-exist, and what factors (such as…
cats companion animal research Does your cat like to watch tv? I recently did some consulting for a pet food company who was designing advertising…for pets. In order to do so,…
cats companion animal research Do people know how to pet cats? A lot of people love cats, and those same people also usually love petting cats. What’s not to love? Cats…
cats companion animal research Do kittens have purr-sonality? Animal personality can be defined as consistency in behavior across different contexts (hey, that’s kind of how we define it…