Yes, they really do make TV for cats and dogs

TV programs for dogs and cats are multiplying faster than feral cats have kittens. From YouTube, DOGTV, TVBINI and more, this first-person article presents a pet owner’s and her pets’ experiences with the viewing options. She also features links to studies that indicate what and how long cats and dogs like to watch – or not watch.

Source: The New York Times, February 12, 2026. Link. “Dogs like to watch dogs, just like humans like to watch humans,” said Dr. Freya Mowat, a veterinary ophthalmologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an author of the study, which was published in 2024. “Which is kind of hilarious, if you bring it truly back to basics. It’s essentially soap operas for dogs.”