Researchers from the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare at the University of Guelph have developed a Cat Faces Study to find out if people can detect whether a cat is in a positive or negative situation, just by looking at the face alone. The researchers used Internet cat videos, zeroing in on … Continue reading Are You a Cat Whisperer? Take the Cat Faces Study Quiz to Find Out!
Cat Vets Recommend Feline Spay/Neuter by Five Months of Age
Veterinarians have traditionally advised clients to have their cats spayed and neutered at 6 months, but because cats can begin reproducing before then, the American Association of Feline Practitioners has updated its position statement on pediatric sterilization in cats to recommend spay/neuter by 5 months of age. The AAFP says that this earlier age will … Continue reading Cat Vets Recommend Feline Spay/Neuter by Five Months of Age
Pet Companies Team Up for “Take Your Cat to the Vet” Campaign
Did you know that more than half of US cats are not taken to the veterinarian for an annual veterinary exam? Yearly checkups are an important part of keeping your cat happy and healthy. Royal Canin, Chewy, PetSmart, and Banfield have become partners to raise awareness of this issue with their Take Your Cat to … Continue reading Pet Companies Team Up for “Take Your Cat to the Vet” Campaign
Submit Your Videos to the Quarantine Cat Film Festival!
Has spending more time at home with your pet led to an increase in cute and funny cat videos on your phone? Now you can share your videos with the world and contribute to a great cause, by submitting them to the Quarantine Cat Film Festival. Starting on June 19th, you can watch the winning … Continue reading Submit Your Videos to the Quarantine Cat Film Festival!
Here’s a Museum Any Cat Lover Will Appreciate!
Ask any cat person…how many cat-themed items do they have in their house? Chances are that the answer will be “a lot!” One cat-loving couple in Krakow, Poland had so many cat knick-knacks that they decided to open a museum. According to an article on the museum in Travel and Leisure, the museum is only … Continue reading Here’s a Museum Any Cat Lover Will Appreciate!