Cats like to play fetch, as long as it's on their terms – new research

There hasn’t been a lot of research into adult cat play, but a new study shows it’s not just dogs who like to play fetch.

Jemma Forman, PhD Candidate in Psychology, University of Sussex • conversation
Dec. 21, 2023 • ~6 min

Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago – here's how

Natural selection changed just 13 genes to separate your Felix and Fluffy from their African wildcat ancestor.

Jonathan Losos, William H. Danforth Distinguished University Professor, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis • conversation
Aug. 3, 2023 • ~10 min

How to tell when cats are fighting or just playing: six important clues to watch out for

Cat owners need to know the right moment to step in. Here’s how to tell.

Ineke van Herwijnen, Assistant Professor, Animals in Science and Society, Utrecht University • conversation
Feb. 3, 2023 • ~6 min

Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them

Keeping human foods away from pets is one way to avoid emergency veterinary hospital runs during Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s.

Leticia Fanucchi, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Dec. 16, 2022 • ~8 min

What actually is catnip and is it safe for my cat?

Catnip’s status as kitty kryptonite is due to a chemical compound called nepalacatlon, but what actually is catnip?

Lauren Finka, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
May 21, 2021 • ~5 min

Cats with round faces and big eyes might be cute, but you can't tell how they're feeling – new research

Breeding cats for exaggerated facial features might have hindered our ability to understand them.

Lauren Finka, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Jan. 6, 2021 • ~6 min

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