contribution of this study is investigating whether domesticated cats exhibit facial mimicry. To our knowledge, this study is the first to address rapid facial mimicry in domesticated cats. As cats are known for their social flexibility, which enables them to coexist peacefully in multi-cat household...
For long or medium-haired cats a wide-toothed comb is recommended. For shorter haired cats, a slicker brush will work as the wide-toothed comb won't get a good grip on the hair. Depending upon the breed, amount and length of hair, daily or weekly grooming is recommended. ...
If declawing is assumed to cause behavior problems, declawed cats could be at higher risk for lack of adoption and subsequent euthanasia at shelters. We compared the estimate of the percentage of declawed cats in the general population to that found in the shelter population. We also examined...
Longhaired cats Cats with long, cottony, or curly coats, and those with long, dense, downy undercoats, need to be brushed often to keep from developing tangles and mats. Longhairs are particularly prone to developing mats around the ears, under the arms, on the belly, and along the back...