Companion Animals

Companion Animal Welfare and Cat Welfare Innovation Science

Scientific innovation in cat welfare is advancing understanding and tools for improving feline lives across all domains of welfare.

Key Facts

AI health monitoring apps can detect early kidney disease markers from behavioural change patterns
Genetic testing panels now identify risk variants for over 40 heritable feline conditions
Novel pain biomarkers in cat urine enable non-invasive pain assessment in research settings
Feliway Optimum's new pheromone complex shows 30% improved efficacy over previous formulations
Citizen science welfare studies are expanding the evidence base for feline welfare interventions

Welfare Considerations

Cat welfare science innovation is delivering tools and knowledge that improve feline lives at scale. Engaging with and supporting this innovation accelerates welfare benefit for all cats.

What You Can Do

Engage with advances in feline welfare science through reputable sources
Participate in citizen science cat welfare studies
Apply emerging welfare science insights in your cat care