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5 summaries matching “multiple” in Sensory Biology on domestic cat
Research overview: anal sac secretions in feline scent signaling
OverviewCats possess paired anal sacs that produce a strongly scented secretion thought to contribute to individual odor identity and communication. This overview surveys what is known about these secretions,…
Research overview: depth-of-field and blur cues from the slit pupil
OverviewAmbush predators must judge the distance to prey accurately before striking, and pupil shape can influence the depth cues available. This overview surveys the proposal that vertical-slit pupils create…
Research overview: ear movements as indicators of feline attention
OverviewA cat's ears reveal where its attention lies, swiveling toward sounds of interest even when the head and eyes are still. This overview surveys how ear orientation serves as a readout of auditory atten…
Research overview: valerian and Tatarian honeysuckle as catnip alternatives
OverviewBeyond catnip and silver vine, valerian root and Tatarian honeysuckle wood also elicit pleasurable responses in many cats. This overview surveys these alternative botanicals, which can stimulate cats…
Responsiveness of cats to silver vine, Tatarian honeysuckle, valerian and catnip
PaperThis study tested how domestic cats respond to four plant materials known to elicit olfactory-driven reactions: silver vine, Tatarian honeysuckle, valerian root, and catnip. By presenting these materi…
Sebastiaan Bol, Jana Caspers, Lauren Buckingham, et al. · BMC Veterinary Research · 2017