Why do some Labrador retrievers overeat? Do cats and dogs dream like humans do? Is your cat actually obsessed with you? In 2024 we got answers to these and other questions about our beloved furry friends
Dogs may be humans’ best friend, but their behavior still often baffles us. For instance, what makes some dogs insatiably hungry? What does it mean if a cat stiffens or swishes its tail? This year science brought us closer to answers for these questions, giving us a peek into the inner worlds of our furry friends.Our kitties and pooches experience rapid eye movement—a sleep stage that, in humans, is clearly associated with dreams.
“Being able to sense stress from another member of the pack was likely beneficial because it alerted them of a threat that another member of the group had already detected.”Sorry cat lovers: Even if your cat follows you around the apartment or mews incessantly for attention, it may not be obsessed with you. Instead,, it may be understimulated, cold or simply vigilant. Cats have evolved to carefully monitor their environment, so closed doors often incite curiosity or anxiety.
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