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Enrichment & Play

Mental and physical stimulation isn't optional for indoor cats — it's preventive veterinary medicine. These articles cover the science of environmental enrichment: how play patterns map to hunting behavior, which toys maintain long-term interest, and what the research says about reducing stress conditions like over-grooming and idiopathic cystitis.

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The 3am Zoomies Survey

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Apr 28, 2026⏱ 5 min read

Why Do Cats Like Boxes? The Science Behind Your Cat's Favorite Hideaway

Your Amazon box arrived. Before you can fold the cardboard flat for recycling, your cat is inside it. Not looking at it. Inside it…

Apr 4, 2026⏱ 3 min read

Study of the Week: Feline Behavior Response to Environmental Enrichment

Ever wonder if the cat tree you bought actually makes a difference? Science is starting to answer that question—and the findings m…

Mar 20, 2025⏱ 1 min read

Why Your Cat Knocks Things Off Tables — The Science

It is not spite or boredom (well, not only boredom). A 2021 study from animal behavior researchers at the University of Exeter fou…

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