Why feline research needs your help
Cats are one of the UK's most popular pets, yet the research that supports their care lags far behind that of other animals. The result is a growing gap between what we know and what we need to know.
Coming Soon
The UK's First Dedicated Feline Research Platform
We're building something that doesn't exist yet: a platform that connects cat owners directly with researchers, scientists, and organisations working to improve our understanding of feline health and behaviour.
Your everyday observations about your cat could help shape the future of veterinary science. And you'll be compensated for your time.
Underfunded
Cat research receives a fraction of the funding given to dogs, horses, and livestock
Declining
Fewer vets are entering the profession each year, widening the knowledge gap
Disconnected
Researchers struggle to find the right participants for feline studies
Untapped
Cat owners hold valuable data about breeds, health, and behaviour that science rarely sees
My Feline is uniquely placed to bridge this gap. Because our members record their cat's breed, age, weight, vaccinations, medications, and health history, we can connect researchers with precisely the right participants for their studies.
How it will work
A straightforward process designed around your cat's safety and your convenience.
We match you with relevant studies
Using your cat's health profile, we'll only suggest research opportunities that are appropriate for your cat's breed, age, and conditions. No irrelevant requests.
You review and decide
Every study comes with a clear explanation of what's involved, how long it takes, and what you'll earn. You choose whether to participate. No pressure, ever.
Participate from home
Most studies involve surveys, observations, or simple tracking that you can do from the comfort of your own home. No lab visits. No disruption to your cat's routine.
Get compensated
You'll receive payment for every study you complete. Your time and your cat's contribution deserve to be valued.
What kind of studies?
Research doesn't have to mean laboratories and clinical settings. The studies we'll facilitate are designed to fit around your life and respect your cat's comfort.
Online Surveys
Answer questions about your cat's behaviour, preferences, or daily routines. Quick, simple, and completed on your phone or laptop.
Home Observations
Record your cat's natural behaviour at home. No visits to unfamiliar environments. Just you, your cat, and a few simple notes.
Health Monitoring
Track patterns in your cat's health through regular observations. Helping researchers understand conditions over time.
Product Trials
Test new foods, toys, or care products and share your feedback. Helping to improve the quality of what's available for cats.
Your cat's welfare comes first
Every study published on My Feline will be vetted by our team before approval. We follow strict ethical guidelines because your cat's comfort is non-negotiable.
No invasive procedures
Nothing that could cause stress or discomfort to your cat
Withdraw any time
You are always in control and can leave a study at any point
Data protected
All data is anonymised and stored securely with UK residency
Must benefit cats
Every study must demonstrate genuine benefit to feline welfare
We test it ourselves
If we wouldn't volunteer our own cats, we won't ask you to volunteer yours
Fully vetted
Our team reviews every study before it reaches you
Your subscription makes this possible
My Feline doesn't conduct research. We connect the people who do with the cat owners who can help. Your subscription funds the growth of our team, the people who develop the app, vet every study, and manage the bridge between feline researchers and our members.
You subscribe
Join My Feline and start building your cat's health profile
We grow our team
Revenue funds the people who develop the app and manage the research platform
Research launches
We become the conduit between feline specialists and cat owners like you
We need to reach a meaningful number of members before this section can go live. The research is carried out by external specialists, whether that's university departments, veterinary researchers, or brands developing new products. Our role is to make sure the right studies reach the right cat owners, and that every study meets our ethical standards before it reaches you. The more members we have, the sooner this becomes a reality.
Are you a feline specialist?
We're actively looking for veterinary researchers, feline behaviourists, nutritional scientists, and academic institutions to help shape this platform from the ground up.
If you're working to advance our understanding of feline health and behaviour, we'd love to hear from you. This is a chance to connect directly with a growing community of engaged, data-rich cat owners across the UK.
- Veterinary researchers
- Feline behaviourists
- Nutritional scientists
- Academic institutions
- Animal welfare organisations
- Veterinary colleges
Better research starts with better data
By joining My Feline, you're not just getting a health companion for your cat. You're contributing to a future where feline veterinary care is built on stronger science, better funding, and real-world insights from owners like you.
The Research section will launch once we reach our target membership. Join now to be amongst the first to know when studies become available.
Questions about our research plans? info@my-feline.com