Cat Science Articles

How Cats Affect Mental Health During Pregnancy

How Cats Affect Mental Health During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful and sensitive times for every woman, so it makes sense to wonder about our lifestyle choices and how they affect our unborn baby’s health. While having a pet...

HOW CATS HELP IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH

HOW CATS HELP IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH

By Chelsy Ranard For cat people it’s no question: the whiskers, the fuzzy faces, the meows, and the head nudges let us know our cats are definitely beneficial to our mental health. The rest of the...

Little Cats Helping Big Cats

Little Cats Helping Big Cats

Little cats helping big cats. It's a new campaign spearheaded by Chris Poole, owned by internet-famous cats Cole & Marmalade. If you love cat videos and you haven’t seen Cole & Marmalade,...

WILL NEW YORKERS BAN DECLAWING?

WILL NEW YORKERS BAN DECLAWING?

The fate of cat's paws will decided on June 16, 2016. New Yorkers have the opportunity to make history for cats. A bill has been put forth in the New York State Legislature proposing that declawing...

CAT OVERPOPULATION IN AUSTRALIA

CAT OVERPOPULATION IN AUSTRALIA

Australia plans to kill over two million homeless, community cats to solve cat overpopulation. Learn about and Sign the Pledge In order to control cat overpopulation in Australia and to save other...

YOUR CAT’S HEAD SMELLS DELICIOUS

YOUR CAT’S HEAD SMELLS DELICIOUS

Have you smelled your cat's head lately? A company in Japan claims to have captured the wonderful aroma of a cat's head in a perfume spray or "fabric water." According to an article on Kotaku.com:...

ANCIENT CAT BURIAL FOUND IN ILLINOIS

ANCIENT CAT BURIAL FOUND IN ILLINOIS

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CAT SAFE SUMMER PLANTS

CAT SAFE SUMMER PLANTS

Summer is approaching and the flowers are blooming. As cat owners, we worry about what is safe for our feline companions and what is not safe to bring into, and around our homes. As you’re planting...

Cats With Allergies: Beano’s Journey

Cats With Allergies: Beano’s Journey

Beano didn't always look this way (read: like a normal, healthy cat).  He suffered from severe allergies that made everyday living miserable. Beano's story begins in East Yorkshire, where a little...

FIVE FLUFFIEST CAT BREEDS

FIVE FLUFFIEST CAT BREEDS

Get your cat grooming tools and brushes out – you’ll definitely be needing your FURminator for these cats. If you love fluffy, long-haired cats, be sure that you are prepared to take care of their...

CAT’S FACE SHAPE REVEALS PERSONALITY

CAT’S FACE SHAPE REVEALS PERSONALITY

According to a new book by Arden Moore, author of “Fit Cat: Tips and Tricks to Give Your Pet a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life”, the geometry of a cat's face can reveal it's general personality....

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Siamese Cats: Personality, Origin and Health Conditions

Siamese cats are a breed of domestic cat known for their distinctive coloring and features. Originally from Thailand, Siamese cats come in three patterns: solid (black or chocolate), tortoiseshell (with patches of black, chocolate, and lilac), and bi-color...

Orange Tabby Cat Facts

Orange tabbies, also known as ginger cats are beloved worldwide. An orange tabby is an orange colored cat with a tabby coat pattern. Many people think that orange/ginger tabbies are a specific breed of cat. In actuality, “orange” and “ginger” refer to the cat’s...

Cats Were Domesticated Long After Other Animals

A scientific study from 2017 looked at the origin of cats and their domestication by humans. Scientists looked at the genetics of cats and found that most of today's cats have origins in just five different areas of the world! It's only in the last 1,000 years that...

Bengal Cats: Personality, Origin and Health Conditions

Bengals in the United States are bred for specific characteristics: rosette or marbleized (spotted), golden or seal lynx points, and sepia brown. There is also mink coloring which is what you'd get if you diluted these three colors to grey shades. Bengals come in...