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For decades, cats have taken a back seat to dogs in terms of their perceived intelligence, emotional range and ability to bond with us. But now, feline science is pushing back. While cats have a different social demeanor than dogs, new research is revealing that they, like their canine counterparts, need plenty of play, affection, communication and true love from human moms and dads. If you ever thought a pet cat would need less interaction and
...From taking your cats on trips to giving them gifts to remembering them in your will, this issue of Inside Your Cat’s Mind explains how to make our kitties feel safe and loved. The true key to feline happiness, covered in this issue, turns out to be freedom, according to the bioethicist Jessica Pierce in her important essay, “Free Them.” Our cats, themselves, should be given space to decide what and where to eat or sleep, when to play, when
...There was a time when cats were considered the easy pet, meant for those who wanted a furry friend without all the fuss. But as the animal behaviorist Zazie Todd, PhD, explains in “What Cats Need” on page 16, the complex lives of our kitties mean we’ve got to put in the work. Throughout this issue, we go beyond the basics of food and litter boxes, explaining what cats require to thrive and live with joy: novelty from social play with owners
...There's no mystery why coloring is the cat's meow: according to the Cleveland Clinic, the simple act takes your attention away from stress and helps you focus on the current moment while also relaxing your brain. It's fun, and it's more important than ever to take a break from your day-to-day activities. In this issue, we've put together a purr-fect collection of fabulous felines for you to enjoy. You'll find adorable kitties
...5) LIFE Cats
Cats, the new special edition from LIFE, takes an in-depth look at the world’s most popular pet, the only domesticated animal that remains almost as wild as its ancient ancestors, which might explain why they rarely do what we want them to do or as we expect them to do. Cats looks at the history of the house cat, secrets of cat behavior, and what you’ve always wondered: what exactly do cats do all day long when we’re away at work or at school?
...6) Modern Cat
Calling all cat lovers! You need this magazine. Modern Cat, the award-winning magazine for cat lovers, is your guide to a better bond with your cat. You’ll find heartwarming, inspiring stories, tested and approved gear, expert behavioural advice, cat life-hacks, beautiful cat-design, useful tips and tricks, and so much more.
Ever wonder what’s going on in your cat’s furry little head? This special edition of Paw Print explores the latest research on feline intelligence. In these pages you’ll find the secrets behind mysterious cat behaviors, the best ways to teach an old cat new tricks, and the science behind cat communication. Plus: Insight into feline mental health, and simple strategies to help your cat live a happy and stress-free life.
This ultimate guide to cats will explore how they evolved from huge and fearsome jungle beasts into adorable little mouse-hunters. We'll reveal the ancient secrets underlying their unique nature that even today set them apart from all other pets. The cat lovers in your life will find essential advice on caring for their furry friends, feeding them, and even training them—yes, it's possible!—as well as the causes and vet-approved solutions
...Let the great felines of the world surprise you with their amazing versatility and strength, from the iconic Siberian tiger to the shy and rarely seen Bornean Bay Cat. Discover how these predators stay at the top of their food chain in Northern America, Asia, African plains and Spanish forests. If that isn't enough, we go in to meet the lion's neighbours in the African Wildlife section, getting closer to rhinos, zebras, gazelles and hyenas.
...14) Your Cat
If you love cats, you’ll know cats bring so much joy to our lives, and Your Cat Magazine is a celebration of all things cat, every month!
Jim Qwilleran isn’t exactly overwhelmed by his new assignment for the Daily Fluxion. Interior design has never been one of his specialties and now he’s supposed to turn out an entire magazine on the subject every week! But the first issue of Gracious Abodes is barely off the presses when Qwilleran finds himself...
The world of modern art is a mystery to many. But for Jim Qwilleran, it turns into a mystery of another sort when his assignment for The Daily Fluxion leads down the path to murder.
A stabbing in an art gallery, vandalized paintings, a fatal fall from a scaffolding—this is not at all what Qwilleran expects when he turns his reporter...
Something is amiss at Maus Haus. Not just the mystery of an unsolved “suicide” which hangs over the old mansion, but something ominous in the present-day residence. When Qwilleran moves in to work on his new gastronomical assignment, strange things begin to happen. First it's a scream in the night, then a...
Is it just a case of summertime blues or a full-blown career crisis? Newspaper reporter Jim Qwilleran isn’t sure, but he’s hoping a few days in the country will help him sort out his life. With cats Koko and Yum Yum for company, he heads for a cabin owned by a longtime family...
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