Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have totally upended the concept of the cat as a predatory, ambush stalker as is typical of all modern cats and decided that the sabre-toothed cats of Canada were endurance hunters like modern day … Continue reading →
A lion’s roar has a unique footprint which can only be associated to a particular individual lion. It reminds me of the tiger and their coat. Each coat is individual and unique to each tiger. In this way you can … Continue reading →
The domestic cat’s stomach is too small for a big, one meal a day mild fasting, feeding regime as suggested by the University of Guelph researchers. I discuss this. You may have read about the well-publicised study carried out by … Continue reading →
It seems that dogs are beating cats as a lockdown favourite companion animal. The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) carried out a survey on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on animal rescue organisations in eight jurisdictions in … Continue reading →
There have been a few studies on this subject unsurprisingly. It is obviously highly pertinent at the moment. However, a recent study from Canada led by a veterinary pathologist, Dorothee Bienzle of the University of Guelph, appears to confirm that … Continue reading →
ANALYSIS: Have you ever wondered if your cat eats prey outside of the home? A study carried out in South Africa indicates that domestic cats allowed outside, hunt and eat about 80% of their prey in situ and don’t bring … Continue reading →
A recent study by the University of Exeter tried to get into the minds of British cat owners to find out their feelings about their domestic cats preying on wildlife and whether they would consider confining their cat to protect … Continue reading →
Yes, Feliway works. Feliway is a well known synthetic cheek-pheromone spray which it is claimed has proved effective in double-blind studies. It is used to treat problems rooted in anxiety in domestic cats such as urine marking in multi-cat homes … Continue reading →
This is an interesting study (Turner 1995a) which compared the general interaction between cat guardians and Persian and Siamese cats compared to random bred cats (non-pedigree cats). It was conducted in Switzerland and is reported in a book called Companion … Continue reading →
I’ve been reading the outline of a scientific study on whether hypoallergenic cats exist. I don’t have access to the full study but the scientists determined the level of production in normal and hypoallergenic cat breeds. They came to the … Continue reading →
