Prolonged Playtime Could Be Causing Your Cat Stress, Study Finds

A new study suggests that prolonged playtime can actually stress out cats, leading to increased scratching behavior. Researchers in France found a correlation between increased scratching and the presence of children, high levels of play, and aggressive personality traits. The study highlights the importance of providing cats with safe hiding places and shorter play sessions incorporating hunting scenarios to reduce stress and encourage a stronger bond.

Larry the Cat: The Unflappable Chief Mouser of 10 Downing Street

Larry, the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, has become a permanent fixture at 10 Downing Street, outlasting five prime ministers and proving himself to be a resilient and popular figure. From his beginnings as a stray to his celebrity status, Larry’s story is a testament to the enduring charm of cats and their ability to adapt to even the most political of environments.

How Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?

Cats are known for their ability to always land on their feet, but how do they do it? It’s a combination of physics and neurology. When a cat falls, it uses its flexible body and tail to twist and turn its body so that it lands on its feet. This is made possible by the cat’s righting reflex, which is a complex reflex that is tied to the conscious brain. The righting reflex helps the cat to sense its position in space and to move its muscles in a way that helps it to land on its feet.

Khloe Kardashian Welcomes a New Feline Family Member for Daughter True

Khloe Kardashian’s household is expanding with the arrival of a new kitten named Baby Kitty. The adorable addition joins the family’s existing cat, Grey Kitty, and brings joy to Khloe’s six-year-old daughter, True Thompson, who has always wished for another furry friend. Despite her initial surprise at having two cats, Khloe expressed her love for them and the happiness they bring to her children.

Grumpy Cat Gets a ‘Mean’ Companion: Chucky Doll

A cat owner has amused the internet with their creative solution for their ‘mean’ cat by introducing him to an equally feisty companion: a life-size Chucky doll. The video showcasing the unlikely duo went viral on TikTok, leaving viewers in stitches and sparking a discussion about feline behavior and potential triggers for aggression.

South Korean Man Receives 14-Month Prison Sentence for Killing 76 Cats in Gruesome Animal Cruelty Case

A South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one of the country’s most gruesome cases of animal cruelty in recent years. The man, who is in his 20s, was convicted of violating South Korea’s animal protection law last week, the Changwon District Court in southeastern South Korea said Tuesday. According to a court verdict seen by Associated Press, the man harbored a deep hatred for cats after they scratched his car and went on a cat-killing spree between December 2022 and September 2023. He caught stray cats and adopted others from online sites before strangling some to death and killing others with scissors. The court ruled that the prison sentence was unavoidable because he repeatedly committed ‘indescribably cruel’ crimes in a premeditated manner.

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