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,…
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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…
cats companion animal research
Can science help us give behavior advice more effectively?
As a cat behavior consultant, I’m always looking for ways to improve the effectiveness of the services I provide for…
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
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,…
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Are cats who spray stressed out?
A new study compares cats who spray with those who urinate outside the litter box… and their feline housemates. As…
cats companion animal research
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.…
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Stress and your cat’s health – a new study explores the connection
I think most of us are aware that chronic stress can take its toll on our health; it can reduce…
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Give them space, keep them in place: Keeping cats healthy in shelters
Upper respiratory infection (URI) is a real problem for cats in shelters – not only are cats with URI frequently quarantined,…
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Sniffing kitten butts for science?
A new study explores whether and how mom cats might recognize their offspring. You’ve probably seen dozens of “mom cat…