For several years, investigators have relied on the extraordinary capacity of dogs to smell to demonstrate that a suspect was present at a crime scene. But what about cats, which are their greatest adversaries? Recently, investigators from Flinders University in Australia concluded that they, too, can be of great use in solving some types of … Read more
Recent studies have shown that the virus known as “feline morbillivirus,” which can lead to renal failure in cats, is also a potential human pathogen. In October 2022, the National Academy of Sciences published the newest findings of virologists from the University of Pittsburgh. The highlighted research discovered that a virus responsible for chronic kidney … Read more
According to a new study by French researchers, cats can distinguish their owner’s voice from that of a stranger. On top of that, they can also realize when their master is using an artificial voice. As parents do with babies, most pet owners tend to change their voice and intonation when talking to their pets. … Read more
Veterinarians and cat owners will benefit from an app developed by University of Montreal academics Paulo Steagall and Beatriz Monteiro to determine feline discomfort levels. This new tool, called Feline Grimace Scale, is the first step in applying AI to veterinary practice. Zoetis and the Quebec-based company Vertisoft funded its backing research. Available in English, … Read more
Research has previously proven that cats possess impressive aptitudes, such as learning names. Now a recent cat study has discovered that felines can do much more. According to Japanese experts, cats can locate their owners on a mental map. A recent study undertaken by Saho Takagi, a doctorate student at the University of Tokyo, and … Read more
There’s a common belief that cats are antisocial and indifferent creatures, but this assumption has been challenged. A Japanese study has just shown that cats pay much more attention to humans and other cats than we think. Saho Takagi, an Azabu University fellow, led the research in collaboration with other campuses. Her team found out … Read more