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A tabby cat sitting on a wooden fence.

Tracking Cats to Better Understand Them

Caitlin Dempsey

Bio-loggers and AI are unlocking insights into cat behavior, helping us understand their routines, health, and complex activities like grooming and jumping.

The head of a black cat with green eyes lying on a medium dark wooden table.

Why Do Cats Have Thin Fur Above Their Eyes?

Caitlin Dempsey

Facial alopecia is normal fur thinning between a cat's eyes and ears. Common in adults, it's harmless but more noticeable in shorthaired cats.

A gray tabby sleeping on top of a tall medium brown wooden cabinet.

Why Do Cats Love Heights?

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats naturally seek out spots that are higher up for observation and safety.

Drawing of a Manx Cat. From "Great Britain for Little Britons. A book for children, etc" by Eleanor Bulley, 1881.

Understanding the Unique Tail Traits of Manx Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

One of the most distinguishing characteristics of a Manx cat is the absence of a tail, which is caused by a genetic mutation.

An orange tabby cat with a damaged right ear sitting in a window with a dark wooden frame.

Communicating with a Deaf Cat

Caitlin Dempsey

Hand gestures, sign language, and flashlights are some of the strategies you can use to communicate with your deaf cat.

An orange tabby cat eating from a white plate.

What Foods are Safe for Cats to Eat?

Caitlin Dempsey

Small amounts of certain non-meat foods can be a healthy addition to a cat's mostly meat-based diet.

Bicolor harlequin Scottish highland kitten with white on gray background.

Understanding harlequin cats: A guide to their distinctive coat pattern

Caitlin Dempsey

A harlequin cat has a bicolor, or piebald, coat pattern, characterized by a mostly white body with distinct, well-separated patches of color.

A torbie sits inside a small gray colored cat shelter.

Understanding torbie cats: A closer look at their unique traits and personality

Caitlin Dempsey

Torbie cats are a mix of two different cat fur patterns: tortoiseshell and tabby.

Cat sitting on a bookshelf

The Tradition of Library Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats have been a cherished presence in libraries and bookstores around the world, a tradition that traces back to Ancient Egypt.

Screenshot from a YouTube short where multiple people point fingers at an orange tabby sitting in a black tub.

Why Cats Don’t Like it When You Point at Them

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats often see pointing as a threat, which can make them feel uncomfortable or defensive.

A sad looking gray tabby on a mustard yellow chair.

Grief in Domestic Cats: Do They Mourn the Loss of Other Pets?

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats may show grief-like behaviors after losing a companion, like eating and playing less, and seeking more attention from their human caregivers.

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