Of course cats grieve, but a new study from Oakland University in Rochester, Mich., may help you identify the signs more quickly. The researchers surveyed 412 cat owners about cat behavior when a cat lost a companion animal in the family (dog or cat). The cats in the study showed many of the same behavior changes dogs do during these times, including a decrease in sleeping, eating, and playing.
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