What affects us affects cats
A new genomic study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge has revealed a remarkable overlap between the genes that influence human temperament and those that shape the personalities of our pets — in this case, golden retrievers. Analysing the DNA of around 1,300 dogs, the scientists identified genetic variants that correlate with …
By ChatGPT Feline Desk | June 9, 2025 as managed by Michael. After all I ask the questions and select the informatiom. This is a collaboration between human and computer 😎. A new study published this week in the Journal of Feline Genetics and Behavior is making waves in the cat-loving community. According to …
The study titled “Behavioral responses of domestic cats to human odor,” published in PLOS ONE on May 28, 2025, investigates how domestic cats utilize their sense of smell to differentiate between familiar and unfamiliar humans. Conducted by researchers from the Tokyo University of Agriculture, the research aims to elucidate the role of olfaction in …
The researchers of a study on the longevity and mortality of domestic cats published in 2014 were somewhat puzzled it seems about the finding that non-insured cats had lifespans that were 1.1 years longer than insured cats. The result is counterintuitive. Most people would think that pet health insurance increases lifespan as the veterinary …
Along the lines of humans, female domestic cats live longer than male domestic cats according to a very comprehensive UK study from an available population of 1.25 million cats under veterinary care across six veterinary groups during 2019-2021 (published May 7, 2024). The study is about lifespan (which I have discussed in another article) …
The study, dated March 6, 2024, and titled “Co-sleeping with pets, stress, and sleep in a nationally representative sample of United States adults,” concludes that sleeping with dogs may lead to poorer sleep quality, whereas sleeping with cats does not appear to have the same detrimental effect. Additional findings from the study are summarized …
A study is required on the use of emulsifiers in cat food such as xanthan gum as a study concerning humans published in The Lancet found an association between emulsifiers in heavily processed human food and an increased risk of type II diabetes. Might there be a similar increased risk in domestic cats? The …
This is a cross post. I feel obliged to try and make sure that cat owners understand the conclusions of a study referred to by many online newspapers. The study comes from Australia where arguably there is a strained relationship between domestic and feral cats and the population. Particularly feral cats which are denigrated …
