Purr: Countering Stereotypes About Cats

A new video takes a look at some of the common stereotypes about cats--and shows what cats are really like instead.

A sleepy tabby cat lies on a bed. Text reads We have so many stereotypes about cats
Photo: Anna Luopa/Shutterstock. Text: Zazie Todd

By Zazie Todd PhD

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In case you haven't heard, my book Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy is out now in paperback.

We have so many stereotypes about cats, but Purr shows us what our relationship can be like if we recognize cats as they really are.

I made a short video (complete with many cute cat photos) to look at this.

Watch it here or on Youtube


Let me know what you think!

Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy is available from all good bookstores. 


Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and also has a column at Psychology Today. Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, one dog, and two cats. 

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