Cat Science Articles

Can You Read Your Cat’s Facial Expressions?

Cats Do Have Facial Expressions - Science Proves It. How in tune are you with your cat, or cats in general? Do you think cats can make facial expressions? Do you know if your cat is happy? sad?...

Bitten! How Serious is that Cat Bite?

All Cat Bites Should Be Taken Seriously If you're a long-time cat owner or volunteer with cats, it's likely that you've been bitten or scratched by a cat at some point. I've had cats since I was 8...

What Your Cat Thinks of You

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Tiny Cats, Big Attitude: 9 Small Wild Cats And The Fierce Lives They Lead

We love lions, cheetahs, tigers and all the rest of their big cat counterparts, but we think it’s time for them to share the spotlight with their smaller, lesser-known relatives. From the smallest...

BOBCAT FEVER ON THE RISE, DEADLY TO CATS

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HOW OLD IS MY CAT IN HUMAN YEARS? CAT AGE CALCULATOR

When Nutmeg, the World's Oldest Cat, passed away on August 29, 2017, the world was shocked to learn he was 32 years old - which is about 144 years in human years!! Nutmeg surpassed his expected...

CEREBELLAR HYPOPLASIA IN CATS

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HOW THE SOLAR ECLIPSE CAN AFFECT YOUR PETS

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WHAT IS YOUR CAT’S BODY LANGUAGE SAYING?

HOW TO READ YOUR CAT'S EYES, EARS, BODY AND TAIL We’ve all secretly (or openly and unashamedly) wished we could have a conversation with our cat. Their intelligence is undeniable, who wouldn’t want...

Purrli – White Noise Purr Generator

Is there anything more relaxing or soothing than a cat's purr? While researching cat stories on the internet, I came across a really interesting and admittedly addictive website called Purrli that I...

CATNIP NATION – A FERAL CAT DOCUMENTARY

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IS CATNIP ADDICTIVE?

Odds are, if you’re reading The Catnip Times, you probably let your feline friend use catnip every now and then. However, many people wonder if Nepeta cataria, more commonly known as catnip, is...

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Scientists find a way to genetically modify cats that don’t cause allergies

In the United States, as many as one in 10 people (10%) with allergies have an allergic reaction to cats, which is about twice as common as dog allergies (5%). That's unfortunate because cats are fantastic pets. But in the future, it may be possible to breed...

Can Cats See In The Dark?

Do cats have night vision? What do cats see in the dark compared to humans? Why do my cat’s eyes glow? Do cats prefer the dark? Many questions surrounding the question of what cats can see in the dark have circulated around the internet for years. Although cats have...

Study Suggests Cats Know Each Other’s Names

What's in a name? Apparently, quite a bit when it comes to cats. According to a recent study, cats actually know each other's names and use them to communicate with one another. So the next time you call your kitty, she may very well come running - especially if she...

Maine Coon Cats: Personality, Origin and Health Conditions

Maine Coon Cat Facts Introduction The Maine coon cat is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America. According to an ornithologist from Wisconsin, the ancestors of these cats can be traced back to their native home in New England where they were prized by...