What affects us affects cats
The supposition that a domestic cat picks up the regional dialect of his owner sounds plausible but is currently under investigation in a Swedish study. We know cats learn through observation and cat owners in different parts of the world describe their cat’s vocalisation in different ways. Perhaps the cats are vocalising differently because …
We know that cats have individual personalities just like people. Over the years various cat behaviour experts have broken down the domestic cat’s personality into various headings so that we can better understand our cat. Researchers at the University of South Australia have come up with five personality traits for our beloved felines. They …
Peer-reviewed research at the University of Sydney published in the Australian Veterinary Journal has concluded that some commercial pet food could cause severe illness or injury to adult cats. This is shocking news. This is outrageous news. But it does not really surprise us. It should not surprise people who are in tune with …
Research scientists have made some amazing discoveries over the years. Many of their findings have given us a better quality of life, improved health and longevity. It warmed my heart when I discovered this fascinating study, although there are some folks who might not consider this researcher’s findings highly significant. However, I do believe …
I’m referring to a study (yet another study it seems or is it a rehash of an existing one – I don’t know) which came to the conclusion that pet owners are more satisfied with life than non-pet owners but dog owners, “were higher in well-being, more conscientious, less neurotic, and marginally more extrovert …
Introduction from Michael (Admin): I feel that I have to introduce this article by Jo because it is a very complicated area and scientists write in a language which is not easily interpreted by non-scientists. In addition, studies are often a collation of information harvested from other studies and therefore they can compound inaccuracies …
According to an article recently published in “Catnip”, (the newsletter for caring cat owners) produced by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, “Our loveable domestic cats have more in common with big cats than previously thought.” The study made by The University of Edinburgh in Scotland and the Bronx Zoo in …
Please read on as there is a cat in this article 😉 . Testing braininess is a tricky business but here are some clues that a person might be relatively brainy: 1. He/she took music lessons. Learning music as a kid boosts brain power. Or it enhances the braininess of an already brainy person. …
