A new post on my Psych Today blog Fellow Creatures looks at some common misconceptions about cats.Photo: Krysten Merriman/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.As my new book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, is published, there...

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In two recent TV appearances, I answered some common questions about cats.By Zazie Todd PhDCats don't get a lot of publicity, but many people have questions about their feline friends. So I was delighted to have the opportunity to answer two common questions about cats on Global TV.First up, I spoke with The Morning Show...

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Get tips for an even happier cat in my book, Purr, published today.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Today’s a very special day for me because it’s the day that Purr is published in the US and Canada. As...

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"The book brims with Roach’s irreverent humor, which particularly shines when she experiences human-animal conflict firsthand... A blend of modern science and history, with Roach’s flair for spotting hidden absurdities... As another entry in Roach’s canon of books, Fuzz stands tall (and hairy), educating as much as it entertains."― Bethany Brookshire, Science News.By Zazie Todd,...

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A comparison with village dogs highlights some of the ways that pet dogs’ lives could be improved.Photo: Lim Tiaw Leong/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Do pet dogs have it all? They get to lounge about for most of...

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Your invitation to join The Purr Party with behind-the-scenes access to my book launch.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.I am only a few weeks away from the launch of my book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat...

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“I dare you to read this book and tell me that racial justice isn’t important in animal advocacy.” -- Dolores Huerta.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.This month, the Animal Book Club is reading Antiracism in Animal Advocacy: Igniting Cultural Transformation edited by Jasmin Singer, Aryenish Birdie, and Michelle Rojas-Soto.From the publisher:"Antiracism in Animal Advocacy: Igniting Cultural Transformation is…

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The Reading Cats and Dogs event is part of Companion Animal Psychology's tenth anniversary celebrations.By Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Earlier today, I hosted the online event, Reading Cats and Dogs: A Conversation With Lili Chin, Sassafras Lowrey, and Zazie Todd. The event was emceed by Kristi Benson, Special Correspondent to Companion Animal Psychology.Over 400 people signed up for this…

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The artist Lili Chin has created a new illustration about cats and it’s both adorable and useful.Photo: PILAIPHUN/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Lili Chin is well known for her gorgeous and accurate illustrations of dogs, cats, and other...

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Your cat’s gentle headrubs are an important part of their social behaviour.Photo: Marie-Claude Lemay/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.Most people are flattered when their cat rubs their head on their legs when they come home from being out. After all, it shows the cat is paying attention to you. You should be delighted to see this behaviour which…

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