cat behavior
Your Cat Isn't a Psychopath: What Science Actually Says About Feline Behavior
The 2021 CAT-Tri+ study mislabeled normal feline behaviors as psychopathic traits. Here's what the science actually shows about cat personality.
cat behavior
Why Do Cats Sleep More When It Rains? The Science Explained
Cats sleep more during rain due to three factors: melatonin surges from low light, barometric pressure drops signaling rest, and evolutionary energy conservation when hunting is inefficient.
Do Full Moons Affect Cats? The Science of the 'Lunar Effect' Explained
A Colorado State University analysis of 11,940 vet cases found a real but clinically tiny full-moon effect: about one extra cat visit per full-moon period. “Moon madness” is mostly perception. Cats are crepuscular; brighter nights can boost activity via circadian cues, not gravity.
cat behavior
Why Does My Cat Eat My Hair? (Pica vs. Grooming Explained)
Cats chew or lick human hair primarily as a form of "Allogrooming" (social bonding), treating you as part of their colony. However, excessive hair eating can be a sign of Pica, a condition linked to nutritional deficiencies or anxiety that requires veterinary attention
Thigmotaxis: The Real Reason Cats Love Boxes
Cats love boxes due to thigmotaxis: an instinct to seek enclosed contact for safety. A University of Utrecht study found that giving shelter cats hiding boxes significantly reduced stress, measured by the Cat-Stress-Score (CSS).