While cat lovers don't need a team of scientists to tell them that their feline friends positively impact their lives, a preliminary study sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology offers new and interesting information in favor of pet ownership. According to collected data, your cat could be the key to keeping your memory sharp even as you age. It's...
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Previous studies and our own experiences have already told us that cats are capable of learning their own names. A new study out of Japan, however, gives us an even deeper look into cat cognition. A team of scientists at Kyoto University set out to determine whether or not cats can learn the names of other cats, and even people....
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Caring for a creature that doesn't speak the same language comes with challenges. Pet owners rely on body language, behavioral observation, and plain old guesswork in their attempts to better understand their cats and care for their needs. To make things more complicated, a recent study shows cats are capable of communicating in unexpected ways. Researchers from Ohio State University...
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While we already know that no two cats are the same, data from thousands of cat owners now gives us in-depth insight into the minds of our unique feline friends. Just like humans, all cats have personalities. Some are sweet, others sassy, and more than a few know how to be both assertive and affectionate at the same time. You...
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Imagine you've had a long, stressful day. Whether you spent it putting out fires at work or chasing a stubbornly independent two-year-old from one mess to another, you can't wait until the house is quiet, and you have a second to relax. Now, who do you imagine relaxing with? A significant other? Or is it your cat? If the first...
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