The elusive Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul), also known as the manul, is named after the German explorer Peter Simon Pallas, who first described this remarkable animal in 1776. Recently, a…

The cause of idiopathic cystitis in cats (IC) remains a mystery. However, researchers think that increased anxiety in these animals should prompt a health check. Idiopathic cystitis is a non-infectious…

Cats have lived alongside humans for more than 9,000 years. In ancient times, they were prized as rodent hunters and gradually became domesticated. Before commercial cat food existed, people mostly…

A tortoiseshell cat named Millie, who lives with her owner Leslie Greenhalf in the British town of Stockport, recently celebrated her 30th birthday. This milestone made headlines, since such an…

That weird grimace cats make isn’t a face of disgust — it’s their way of reading chemical messages in their world. Many animals, including both wild and domestic cats, release…

Animal psychologist Ann Quinn, a senior lecturer at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science in Australia, shared five simple tips to help your cat live a healthier, happier life. Quinn…

Researchers at the British charity Dogs Trust in London enrolled 4,500 pet dogs in their Generation Pup study, which focused on introducing them to cats. The team found the initial…

Cats and humans share a unique communication channel that developed over thousands of years. Initially, cats were solitary creatures. They preferred to live and hunt alone rather than in groups,…

An international team of researchers analyzed the factors that lead cats to wreak havoc on home interiors and explored ways to curb the behavior. Veterinarians have long thought that trying…

If your cat keeps plopping down on your laptop, you’re not alone — and there’s a theory from cat psychologists that explains why they love sprawling across keyboards. So what’s…

Millions of cat lovers probably bristled at the idea. So what did the study actually find? An international team surveyed 2,117 pet owners in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Austria…

Every cat owner has probably wondered what their pet’s face is trying to say. Now researchers have put decoding feline facial expressions on a scientific footing. In a study published…

Overfeeding cats does more than make them pudgy — it can harm digestion and change the gut microbiome. It’s well-known that overeating leads to weight gain in our furry friends.…

It turns out that the soft pads embedded in a cat’s vocal cords are responsible for purring. This discovery, led by prominent vocal scientist Christian Herbst from the University of…

Dogs have a unique ability to express their emotions, from wagging their tails to whining and giving that puppy-dog look. Cats, on the other hand, are often known for their…

Have you ever noticed your cat kneading your body with its front paws, like it’s making dough? Animal behaviorists say this shows your feline friend feels safe and secure in…

Does it annoy you that your cat occasionally sleeps on the keyboard of your home computer? And do you find yourself wondering what causes this behavior? Unfortunately, scientists have not…