Behavior Medicine In the News

The work of Dr. Siracusa and the Behavior Medicine team at Penn Vet is often featured in the news media. Here are recent articles featuring Dr. Siracusa and his team's work in companion animal behavior medicine.

Behavior Medicine In the News

What Your Cat Is Trying To Tell You with Its Tail

Newsweek — Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023
Dr. Carlo Siracusa talks about the meaning behind cats' tails.
Approaching pets with behavior issues

Veterinary Practice News — Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023
Dr. Carlo Siracusa discusses underlying causes of behavior issues.
5 ways to ensure your cat actually likes playtime

Popular Science — Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Dr. Carlo Siracusa talks about enrichment for the indoor cat.
The Crossroads of Behavior and Genes

Psychology Today — Saturday, Mar 4, 2023
Dr. Lena Provoost talks about applying what we learn from gene association research.
Why Some Cats Only Drink From Your Faucet–And How to Get Them to Stop

Newsweek — Friday, Oct 21, 2022
Dr. Carlo Siracusa comments on this curious behavior.
Why do cats knead? Why do dogs lick you? The science of pets’ quirks.

Washington Post — Friday, Sep 30, 2022
Dr. Carlo Siracusa explains certain strange pet behaviors.
How do dogs sense emotions like fear or tenderness?

Moment of Um — Thursday, Sep 1, 2022
In this kids science podcast, Dr. Carlo Siracusa talks about how dogs sense our emotions.
Why can dogs learn tricks but cats can’t?

Moment of Um — Tuesday, Aug 30, 2022
Dr. Carlo Siracusa discusses why dogs are better at learning tricks than cats.
What dogs actually dream about and more fun facts about dog dreams, according to pet behavior experts

Insider — Saturday, Sep 10, 2022
Dr. Carlo Siracusa comments on dogs having nightmares.
Why do dogs chase their tails?

Moment of Um — Wednesday, Aug 10, 2022
Dr. Carlo Siracusa participates in a kids science podcast about why dogs chase their tails.