New research recently revealed that women, in general, tend to bond more with cats than men do. Many men, however, enjoy equally rewarding relationships with cats. What might explain our puzzling human-cat dynamics?
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Ladies, rejoice! It’s not you; it’s your cat. After observing interactions between 41 cats and their owners, researchers at the University of Vienna found felines prefer female owners.
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1. If we had tails, we would use them to communicate the way cats do. Cats’ tails are so much more expressive than dogs’ tails. I love my dog, but there are only one or two different motions that tail makes. Cats … well, there’s the “I’m tolerating you, but I don’t really like it” swish.
According to some recent research, cats can get just as bonded to their human friends as dogs do. This may not come as a huge surprise to those who live with cat companions, but it suggests two important things. Firstly, it looks like we’ve underestimated the depth of the bond cats can form with their…
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Rambo had a special bond with his owner and when the elderly man passed away, he suddenly fell sick, lost his appetite and refused to even drink any water. His condition worsened and he had to be hospitalised for a few days. Rambo was very dehydrated but otherwise physically healthy and his vitals were normal.…
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Cats are known to be incredibly independent creatures. But they also make excellent companions and offer superb therapy on many levels. Various studies have proven that a pet can actually help reduce stress and even lower blood pressure. For those living with depression or anxiety, pets can really become a great way to get through…
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Ben and his family feared the worst for their 6-year-old rag-doll cat Angel after she ran away right into the bushfires. For the next seven days, while the family fought the fire which surrounded and damaged their home, Angel was unaccounted for. Hopes she would return appeared slim. Her disappearance “gutted” the whole family. As…
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Holiday foods we enjoy cooking and eating can be a problem for your cat. Rich, fatty foods, like gravy or grease, can cause problems ranging from stomach upsets to pancreatitis, which is an inflammation of the pancreas resulting in pain, vomiting, and dehydration. Cats with this serious condition often require hospitalization for treatment. Alcohol can cause serious…
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A police station in Busan, South Korea, is not just the place where police officers work, but it is now also home to a mother cat and her four babies. The officers prepared a space for the pregnant cat to give birth at the guard’s post. Also, they helped cut the umbilical cords for her…
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Famous British singer Enya is currently living her dream life, residing alone in a massive castle in Ireland with her many cats and only a few staff members. After multiple incidents with crazed fans, it’s clear Enya prefers the company of cats to humans. At one point, Enya was estimated to have as many as…
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