Category: CatSci Blog
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Study Reveals How Context Shapes Human Perception of Cat Emotions
Our research suggests that context influences how people interpret cats’ emotions. Participants rated the same cat as happier when it was pictured indoors rather than outdoors. This work helps advance our understanding of the factors that shape how humans perceive cats. Because human beliefs can directly influence the cat care practices people choose to implement,…
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New Course Explores the Role of Scent in Cat Behavior and Social Relationships
Sniffing Out FriendshipThe importance of scent in cat social relationships Instructor Course created by Dr. Kristyn Vitale for Small-Paws Education. Dr. Vitale is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) and an internationally recognized expert in cat behavior. About the Course From birth, kittens rely heavily on their sense of smell to interpret the world around…
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Free Virtual Travel Cat Event
I’m providing the keynote speech at the Travel Cat Summit on October 5th!
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New Podcast Interview: Hiss & Tell
Check out this new interview with Dr. Kristyn Vitale on the Hiss & Tell Podcast! From the Hiss & Tell Podcast website: Ever wondered what’s really going on inside your cat’s mind? Prepare to have your understanding of feline behavior completely transformed in this captivating conversation with Dr. Kristyn Vitale, a certified applied animal behaviorist…
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New Publication! Cross-Cultural Comparison of Cat–Human Relationships in the United States and Japan
Everyone loves cats, but how does your cultural atmosphere affect the social behavior of our feline friends? Our research shows that cats in the US spend more time around people than their feline counterparts in Japan. We explored each country’s attitude toward pet cats, examined owner attachment to their cat and pet cat social behavior,…