Informational Pages
Cat Social Cognition & Cat-Human Relationships
Shelter Cat Behavior & Welfare
Free-Roaming Cat Social Behavior
Small-Paws Education Course
Sniffing Out Friendship: The importance of scent in cat social relationships
- Explore the role of scent in cat social relationships! From maternal bonding to adult social dynamics, learners will explore how scent structures social relationships across lifespan and what this reveals about cat behavior and welfare.
- Course created by Dr. Kristyn Vitale, an internationally recognized expert in cat behavior.
- Runtime: Approximately 1.5 hours of recorded content, plus supplemental resources and check your understanding questions.
- Cost: $35
- Learn more and register here!
Cat Welfare Handouts
What do cats need for good welfare? Download a free set of handouts here! The set includes 6 handouts on the following topics:
- Physical Health
- Cognitive Health
- Skills for Life
- Social Experiences
- Environmental Needs
- Five Senses
Handout content developed by Mikel Delgado, PhD, CAAB (of Feline Minds) and Kristyn Vitale, PhD, CAAB (of Maueyes) from a Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Leadership Institute convening.
Positive Reinforcement Training Toolkit
Curious about how cats learn and how reward-based training can shape cat behavior? Explore the Positive Reinforcement Training Educational Toolkit from the Feline Veterinary Medical Association.
Download a free PDF of the toolkit here!
This toolkit was developed with contributions from Dr. Kristyn Vitale of Maueyes, who served as a member of the task force.
Educational Videos
Cat Science & Behavior Playlist
Cat Science Webinars & Podcasts Playlist
Animal Behavior & Cognition Playlist
Further Reading
Cat Behavior Publications by Dr. Kristyn Vitale