#CatScience

[purrfellow]

Do Cats Really Choose Their Owners? 🐱✨

Ever heard "You don't choose a cat, the cat chooses you"? Well, science has something to say about that! 🔬

Here's what research tells us about how cats pick their humans:

🧪 The Chemistry: • Cats release oxytocin (the love hormone!) when bonding with their chosen humans • They mark their favorites with facial pheromones • Your scent actually matters to them

🐱 Signs A Cat Has Chosen You:

Follows you around like a tiny shadow

Shows you their belly (the ultimate trust move!)

Headbutts you with love

Brings you their "gifts" (even if it's just toys)

Slow blinks at you (cat kisses!)

💝 Why This Matters: Understanding cat behavior helps us be better pet parents! Want to strengthen your bond? Check out our essential cat supplies

[chrisr31]

Are Cats the WORST Invasive Species?

Cat Science! The little monsters are taking over!

[knowledge-first]

The Power of the Blink! 😺🐈

Next time your cat gives you a slow, deliberate blink, don't mistake it for sleepiness. This is actually a cat's way of showing trust and affection. It's their version of a slow smile! @knowledge-first

[jybartlett]

My cats are weird (said every cat parent ever at some point). The blue bowls are from last night's dinner. The pink bowl is leftovers from yesterday morning and the white bowl from sometime the day before. That white bowl was getting old and I thought of throwing its contents out last night but decided to leave it to see if they'd eat it. They did. But left a completely full bowl of fresh food (blue bowl) while eating all of the other bowl of fresh food. Fluffy weirdos. The other pic is of them being fed treats while on top of a teenager this morning in an effort to get him out of bed. #catscience #fluffycats #fluffyweirdos #feedingmycats #everywriterneedsapet https://www.instagram.com/p/CYjn8sGJHdg/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thendnscienceshow]

#23 - Being Indigenous in the Modern World IV

#23 – Being Indigenous in the Modern World IV

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We’re back! And to get back in the groove, we decided to do another episode on the topic of Being Indigenous in the Modern World (#BIMW). This is a big topic and we bounce around to different topics a lot, but that’s a part of why it’s so fun to record these episodes. Enjoy!

Here are some of the main ideas we talk about:

IndigiFact about How Cats Land on Their Feet

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[stjoantheweird]

I don't know exactly what he's doing but I think it's #catScience

[absentmindedmittens]

Great way to spend #caturday. #catsofinstagram #catstagram #kitty #afternoonnap #naptime #geometric #catscience

[thecatcollege-blog]

It may look like we just woke this kitty up from a nap, but she is actually giving us “soft eyes” or “slow blinks”. When a cat slow blinks you, they are letting you know that they feel comfortable around you! You’ll really know your cat loves you when you slow blink them, and they slow blink back. Try it out! 💕😽 • #slowblink #softeyes #catfacts #cattrivia #catscience #nonprofit #rescue #adopt #volunteer #volunteering #foster #fosterkittens #tnr #blackandwhitecat #adoptdontshop #catcollege (at Los Angeles, California)

[purrfellow]

Making It Purr-sonal: The Real Tea on Cat-Human Relationships 🐱✨

Hey there kitty lovers! adjusts cat ear headband Time to spill some science-backed tea about our feline overlords- I mean, friends!

##The Big Question You know how everyone's like "cats only want us for food"? Well, grab your favorite mug because we're about to debunk this nonsense!

##Science Says Trans-fur-mative Things flails excitedly

Slow blinks = kitty kisses (IT'S SCIENCE!)

Cats literally get high on love hormones around us

65% of cats are actually huge softies who need their humans

##"Independent Cat" is Sooo Last Century Listen up fam, here's the real tea: 🐱 Cats invented special meows JUST to talk to us 🐱 They can read our faces better than some humans tbh 🐱 They're actually social butterflies (in their own way)

##How to Be Your Cat's Favorite Human whispers Here's the secret sauce:

Make their space Instagram-worthy fun

Keep that routine steady like your coffee addiction

Playtime is sacred time

Respect the toe bean zone

##Personal Story Time My cat just walked across my keyboard to add: "mmmmmmmmmmmm" (Translation: "this is all true")

##Final Thoughts Look, your cat isn't just hanging around for the fancy feast. They're actually super into you! 💕

Want to improve your relationship with your cat lover? Take a look at our carefully selected interactive toys and comfort items, all professionally designed to enrich your cat’s life and deepen the relationship between you.

[natarshabimson]

Studying imaginary bugs!! 🐞 ____________________________________ #catscience #igcats #instacat #BabyCatLewis

[thecatcollege-blog]

It may look like we just woke this kitty up from a nap, but she is actually giving us “soft eyes” or “slow blinks”. When a cat slow blinks you, they are letting you know that they feel comfortable around you! You’ll really know your cat loves you when you slow blink them, and they slow blink back. Try it out! 💕😽 • #slowblink #softeyes #catfacts #cattrivia #catscience #nonprofit #rescue #adopt #volunteer #volunteering #foster #fosterkittens #tnr #blackandwhitecat #adoptdontshop #catcollege (at Los Angeles, California)

[lopojo]

🐱 ●>(^..^)< ● >(^..^)< ● >(^..^)<● #blackcatsofinstagram #feline #purrrrrrrrr #adoptdontshop #meow #blackscatsneedlovetoo #rescue #keepemsafe #catsofburbank #cats #blackcatsdontbringbadluck #dontbelievethehypeaboutblackcats #catsofinstagram #blackscatsrock #blackisthenewblack #catscience #blackisalwaysinseason (at Burbank, California)

[purrfellow]

🐱 Science Says: Brushing Your Cat is Purr-fectly Important!

Did you know? Scientific studies show that regularly brushing your feline friend not only makes them look fabulous but also brings a ton of benefits!

📊 Research shows brushing can:

Prevent hairballs (Cannon, 2013)

Maintain skin and coat health (Watson, 1998)

Reduce allergens (Nageotte et al., 2006)

Lower cat stress (Ellis, 2009)

Support a healthy skin microbiome (Older et al., 2019)

Enhance feline social behavior (Crowell-Davis, 2007)

💡 Pro Tips:

Start the brushing habit early!

Spend 5-10 minutes daily, and your cat will fall in love with grooming

Try mimicking your cat's purr for a more relaxing brush session

Ready to start? Grab that brush and embark on a furry adventure!

Click here to shop for cat brushes 👈

[natarshabimson]

#catscience be exhausting! Not that your puny human brains could ever grasp it. Happy #caturday from Dr #BabyCatLewis 😼🔬⚗ _____________________________________ #instacat #igcats #catsofinstagram

[thecatcollege-blog]

It may look like we just woke this kitty up from a nap, but she is actually giving us “soft eyes” or “slow blinks”. When a cat slow blinks you, they are letting you know that they feel comfortable around you! You’ll really know your cat loves you when you slow blink them, and they slow blink back. Try it out! 💕😽 • #slowblink #softeyes #catfacts #cattrivia #catscience #nonprofit #rescue #adopt #volunteer #volunteering #foster #fosterkittens #tnr #blackandwhitecat #adoptdontshop #catcollege (at Los Angeles, California)