News & Tips The Mechanics of Social Interactions Between Cats and Their Owners by Adorable Cats & Kittens Oct 13, 2021 This is a mini review that summarizes what is known from quantitative observational studies of social interactions between domestic cats and humans in both laboratory colonies and the home setting. Only results…
News & Tips 101 Amazing Cat Facts: Fun Trivia About Your Feline Friend by Adorable Cats & Kittens Oct 13, 2021 You may love your cat, but you may not be fully aware of just how cool your she — and her overall species — really is. For example, did you know that cats have an extra organ that allows them to taste scents? Or that they developed…
News & Tips Why Is My Cat Panting? by Adorable Cats & Kittens Oct 13, 2021 Unlike dogs, cats do not pant rapidly to cool down. So if your cat is panting, it’s not normal. Panting in cats is almost always a cause for concern. A cat’s normal breathing rhythm should be smooth and unlaboured. Panting is…
News & Tips Meatier meals and more playtime might reduce cats’ toll on wildlife by Adorable Cats & Kittens Oct 13, 2021 Surprisingly simple measures might keep domestic cats from killing a lot of wildlife. Estimates vary, but it’s likely that billions of birds and mammals succumb each year to our outdoor-ranging feline friends…
News & Tips My Cat and Me – A Study of Cat Owner Perceptions of Their Bond and Relationship by Adorable Cats & Kittens Oct 13, 2021 Despite the cat’s popularity as a companion animal, little is known about its bond and relationship with owners. The aim of this study was to identify and characterize the different types of relationship that cats might establish…
News & Tips Pay No Attention to That Cat Inside a Box by Adorable Cats & Kittens Oct 13, 2021 On Monday morning, my partner laid a carry-on suitcase down on the floor, preparing to pack for his first post-vaccination trip to visit his parents. The moment he unzipped the bag, our cat Calvin promptly clambered inside…
News & Tips Leaving Your Cat Alone? These 5 Gadgets Will Keep Her Healthy and Happy by Adorable Cats & Kittens Oct 13, 2021 IF SHADOW, Kyle Crawford’s cat, could talk, the 12-year-old domestic short hair might say: “I may ignore you when you’re here, but when you leave, I panic: I stress eat.” The new, high-tech feeder Mr. Crawford, 36, recently…
News & Tips National Geographic: Facts – Domestic Cat by Adorable Cats & Kittens Oct 13, 2021 Felis catus has had a very long relationship with humans. Ancient Egyptians may have first domesticated cats as early as 4,000 years ago. Plentiful rodents probably drew wild felines to human communities. The cats’ skill in killing…
News & Tips Why do cats purr? by Adorable Cats & Kittens Oct 13, 2021 From an early age many of us are taught that when cats purr, they’re telling you they’re happy. While purring is thought to be partly voluntary and partly instinctive, research suggests that cats can purr for various reasons, using…
News & Tips Yes, cats really do bond with people, study says, even if they don’t always show it by Adorable Cats & Kittens Oct 13, 2021 Some cats may seem a little more aloof than dogs, but they respond to the people they’ve bonded with in a similar way, according to a new study. Research at Oregon State University has shown that cats can form secure…