Cat science

What the studies really say about your cat. Every claim, with sources.

Why does your cat meow at you? Adult cats barely meow at each other, so scientists think the meow became a line just for humans. Japanese researchers found a cat's love hormone rises and falls with its owner's. Countries with more cats are happier, across 93 countries. In a study of 152 hyperthyroid cats, nearly one in three was found by accident. And the vegan cat study has a catch. Every story below links to its sources.