Two recently published studies from Kansas State University researchers and collaborators have led to two…
Browsing: Cats
Cats are one of the most popular pets worldwide, known for their companionship and capabilities as hunters. Scientifically termed Felis catus, cats are small, carnivorous mammals that are highly valued by humans for their agility, grace, and varied personalities. Domestic cats are characterized by their strong, flexible bodies, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey like rodents. They communicate with a range of vocalizations, body postures, and facial expressions. Cats are known for being territorial and enjoy a balance of sociable interaction and solitary time. They are also famous for their grooming behavior, spending a considerable part of their day licking their coats. The relationship between cats and humans extends back thousands of years, with cats being revered in ancient societies such as Egypt, where they were associated with gods and goddesses. Today, they continue to be a favorite subject of interest and affection in many cultures.
A team of psychologists at the Universities of Sussex and Portsmouth have purr-fected the art…
Numerous animals may be vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a…
Cat owners fall into five categories in terms of their attitudes to their pets’ roaming…
Got a cat that always seems hungry? New University of Guelph research suggests you might…
The IRTA-CReSA coronavirus research team, alongside researchers from IrsiCaixa, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) and…
University of Alberta researchers worked with SLAC X-ray scientists to explore the potential of a…
Study shows cats are fighting off the virus with naturally developed antibodies — however they…
Every year an average pet cat kills 110 native animals. Roaming pet cats kill 390…
Three cats infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 spread the virus to three other…
In a study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine, scientists in…
Cats are twice as likely to survive a venomous snake bite than dogs, and the…
Researchers discover the evolutionary origins of the cat attractant nepetalactone. Catmint, also known as catnip,…
Keeping Cats Indoors Could Mitigate Adverse Effects to Wildlife Birds alighting on driveways and baby…
Taking a cat to the vet can be a stressful experience, both for the cat…
Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine-related disease of older cats, and its prevalence has…
A new, two-minute screening technique could help save cats from dying prematurely of heart disease.…
Does your cat lay around all day, only getting up to eat and visit the…