I’m Adam, a former psychologist who reads feline science so you don’t have to. After adopting my British Longhair, Moon, I explored scientific literature to care for him better, then turned it into practical tips on YouTube and in my newsletter.
cat care
Cat drooling signals either contentment or a health concern requiring attention. Unlike dogs who commonly drool, cats rarely drool without reason. Learn when drooling is normal and when it's an emergency.
cat bonding
Cats lick humans as social grooming behavior. Research shows 91.6% of cat grooming is one-directional, with higher-ranking cats grooming subordinates to signal trust and group membership.
cat care
Kittens open their eyes between 7-14 days after birth. Learn the day-by-day timeline, why vision stays blurry for weeks, and when to worry about delayed eye opening.
cat behavior
The 2021 CAT-Tri+ study mislabeled normal feline behaviors as psychopathic traits. Here's what the science actually shows about cat personality.
Can cats take Ozempic? Learn about the OKV-119 implant for feline obesity, the MEOW-1 clinical trial, and evidence-based strategies to help your cat today.
cat communication
Cat body language uses ears, eyes, tail, and posture as a multi-channel system. Learn to read the 'Whole Cat' with the CatCog 5-Point Signal Check for accurate interpretation.
cat care
The 6 cat life stages are: Kitten (0-6 months), Junior (7 months-2 years), Prime (3-6 years), Mature (7-10 years), Senior (11-14 years), and Super-Senior (15+). A one-year-old cat equals 15 human years; a two-year-old equals 24 human years.
Why are 81% of orange cats male? All cat coat colors come from just two pigments—and the 2025 ARHGAP36 gene discovery finally explains why orange, calico, and tabby patterns work the way they do.
Cats produce 21 distinct vocalizations in three acoustic categories. Domestic cats evolved meows at 609 Hz (2.5x higher than wild cats) to manipulate humans. Each cat develops a private language with their owner.
cat care
Declawing, skipping vet visits, kibble-only diets, neglecting dental care, hugging cats, ignoring enrichment, and using punishment all harm your cat. Learn the science behind why and how to fix each mistake.
Cats stare at owners to monitor their 'secure base' and update mental maps of their environment. 65% of cats demonstrate secure attachment, using owners as a source of safety. Cat staring is attachment-driven vigilance, not aggression.
Cats cannot apologize because they lack guilt and reconciliation behaviors. What owners interpret as 'apologies' are attachment signals, scent-marking, and de-escalation tactics serving entirely different functions.