Since humans and cats have cohabitated for over 10,000 years, researchers at the University of Tokyo wanted to examine cats’ and humans’ ability to communicate with one another. The latest research has confirmed that – although cats can and do recognize their owner’s voice – they choose to ignore them! During the study, Carried out by Atsuko Saito and Kazutaka […]
You’ve adopted a cat, and now it’s time to bring him or her home to your bunny. But, wait a minute… Is that coexistence possible – or sensible? Contrary to popular belief, cats and rabbits can make great pet companions, but their interaction will depend on how they are introduced to each other, kept and
We can all agree that our cats have us trained, right? But did you know it IS possible to train your cat? In fact, you’ve already trained him (or her) in some ways without even realizing it. Think about how your cat comes running when he hears the sound of a can opener or the
By Gerrard Larriett Your cat had you from her first meow, but she hasn’t been her usual sweet self lately–just like many humans in this trying moment. If your cat is acting skittish and more stand-offish than usual, it’s likely because you’ve transmitted your coronavirus anxiety. Research shows that cats mirror your feelings, and prefer a
This Sunday, March 8th marked the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. Don’t forget to “spring” your clocks forward an hour, and prepare to lose an hour of snuggling time with your furkids! For many of us, this one hour time change takes weeks to adjust to. We’re hungry when we shouldn’t be, we can’t seem to wake up in the mornings,
For you, bringing a cat into your home — whether it’s a kitten or an adult cat — is an exciting time. There’s a new furry member in your family, and you can’t wait to bond with this latest addition. For your cat, however, it is a different experience. Your pet is being thrown into
Now you can avoid stressed-out car rides to the vet with your cat with this new cat-friendly radio station! It’s well known that music is beneficial for people. But did you know, certain tunes can have a calming affect on your furriest friends, too! With that in mind, and as a way to observe “Take Your
How much does your cat like his carrier? If your cat is like most, the answer is “not at all!” Most of us drag the carrier out of storage minutes before we need it and wrestle our cats inside. If we are lucky, no one is bleeding and we can still get where we need to go.
In this entertaining yet informative episode of Cone of Shame, veterinarian Dr. Andy Roark takes you inside the mind of a cat to explore the mysterious things your cat does every day. See more of Dr. Andy at https://ConeOfShameShow.com
Dear Jennifer, I train shelter cats and would like to have more ways in which to “lure” particularly smart kitties who do not necessarily desire to be placed back into their kennels after being let out and also are not fond of being held in order to get back to their enclosures. What has worked
