About this episode

Jay Ingram discusses the science behind understanding cat behavior and emotions.

#301: Jay Ingram wrote "The Science of Pets" so people could better understand the science and facts of their pets' behavior — and in particular how to understand what makes their cat tick, as well as what s/he may be feeling.

People in this episode

Host: Tracie Hotchner

Guest: Jay Ingram

Topics covered

• cat behavior
• pet science
• animal emotions
• understanding pets
• cat love

Keywords

• cat love
• pet behavior
• animal science
• Jay Ingram
• The Science of Pets

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Science of Pets

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