Weight-loss drugs have transformed obesity treatment in people. Now researchers are testing a similar drug for cats, called OKV-119. San Francisco-based OKAVA Pharmaceuticals announced that the first cat has received…

Researchers at the University of Oxford have a surprising new finding in the study of animal domestication. A new study reveals that the transition of cats from wild hunters to…

Cats have a reputation for being aloof and mysterious. But they’re actually skilled communicators with many ways to show how they feel. A team of veterinary researchers at the University…

Oxytocin is the same hormone the brain produces when a mother rocks her baby or when loved ones embrace. Research has shown that oxytocin is also crucial for forming the…

Dementia is a debilitating condition that destroys cognitive functions such as thinking, memory, and reasoning. It turns out that this illness, which affects around 57 million people worldwide, is not…

Anyone who has a cat or a dog at home has likely noticed their furry friend munching on grass. This behavior might seem unusual, especially for cats, who are natural…

Some cat breeds don’t mind swimming. The Turkish Van and Maine Coon actually adore water. But many cat owners find the stereotype that their pets hate water holds true. But…

Cats are obligate carnivores. But a vegan diet may actually be better for some pets than meat. One study found cats on meat-free diets had fewer health problems and needed…

Every year, just before the winter holidays, veterinarians warn cat owners about the dangers—often deadly—that come with having a Christmas tree in the house. For veterinarians, this holiday season is…

This news is unlikely to make cat owners give up their furry friends. A new study by Australian researchers found a potential link between schizophrenia and a parasite carried by…

A new study by British animal psychologists found that cats are more likely to approach an outstretched hand after they see a human perform a slow blink. It turns out…

Cats are known for a wide range of sounds they use to communicate with people and other animals. The familiar meow, usually aimed at people, is a call for attention…

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…

Domestication has made cat and dog breeds more diverse — yet surprisingly similar. That has serious implications for their health. At first glance, Persian cats and pugs seem entirely different,…

The domestic cat is one of the smallest members of the Felidae family, which also includes lions, tigers, jaguars, and cougars. It is the only domesticated representative of this family.…

Domestic cats have lived alongside humans for about 10,000 years. We adore our furry companions, often thinking of them as friends, family members, or even “children.” It seems this affection…

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…

Cats have plenty of traits that make them irresistible. Their soft paw pads, for example, have inspired countless online videos. But what purpose do those pads serve? The answer goes…

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…

Two independent research teams have discovered that the reddish coat of our feline companions is likely the result of a missing segment of DNA in a non-coding part of the…

Researchers at Azabu University in Japan found that, in some tasks, cats outperform human infants. But that revelation is hardly surprising to cat owners. Cats may seem aloof and indifferent…

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…

About 4 in 10 domestic cats enjoy playing fetch — a game most people associate with dogs. A team of American animal psychologists found more cats like the game than…

Animal psychology experts have uncovered another clue to a common cat mystery. If you’ve ever seen a cat pacing in front of a closed door, you might have noticed how…

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…

After years of wondering, researchers finally solved the mystery behind an unusual cat coloration. Salty licorice, or salmiak, is a popular treat in Finland made from the licorice or sweet…

Researchers analyzed data from about 8,000 cats in the United Kingdom to map how long different breeds live and what affects their longevity. A team of pathobiologists from the Royal…

Imagine the sound of a dog’s claws clicking against a tiled floor. Now picture a cat walking on that same floor. The difference is that the cat moves in complete…

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…