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 article is about two points in respect of companion cats and children suffering from autism. The first point to make is that a study (764 participants) published on 4 March 2020 in the online journal Springer Link, tells us … Continue reading →
This page is about what the experts say you should do in respect of isolation not in respect of medical treatment. It goes without saying that a veterinarian must be involved. It’s becoming apparent that cat owners who test positive … 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 →
This is a study which analyses whether cats and dogs as pets benefit or are detrimental to the mental and physical well-being of gay and bisexual men who have prostate cancer. Participants In the study, the participants were non-Hispanic white … Continue reading →
A useful and interesting study has been conducted on the medical conditions that hoarded cats suffer from. It is published online on the Sage Journals website. In this study, the hoarded cats were relinquished to the Toronto Humane Society. Also, … Continue reading →
