When Your Pet Stares at Their Lead, Are They Actually Telling You Something?
"Is she doing this on purpose?" It's one of the most human questions we ask about animals and one of the most fascinating ones science is now taking seriously. Dr Kate Mornement explores what animal cognition research tells us about intent, and why the answer should change how we respond to our pets' behaviour.
Debunking 'Cattachment': Understanding Cat Behaviour on Their Own Terms
A recent study published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science challenges the notion that cats form attachment bonds with humans similar to those of dogs or infants. The researchers argue that interpreting feline behaviour through a human-centric lens may lead to misunderstandings about their true nature.
Gut Feeling: How your pet's microbiota affects their health and behaviour
Have you heard about the recent discoveries of the gut microbiome and how it affects the health and behaviour of its host? If not, listen up! The implications of these findings not only affect us, they also affect our pets.
Five Environmental Enrichment Ideas to keep Your Cat happy and engaged
In the wild, cats are free to express the full range of their normal behaviour, including feeding behaviours through locating, stalking, chasing, capturing and killing their prey; behaviours which require time, problem solving and intense activity. However, the home environment does not always allow for these normal behaviours and can lead to the development of problem behaviour.