From “hovercat” to “cat loaf,” pet owners have come up with a multitude of names for the phenomenon of cats tucking their paws beneath their bodies. While it’s difficult to understand many feline behaviors, scientists have a clear explanation for you...
Cats are infamous for their hot-and-cold behavior, making feline affection hard to read. If you’re questioning whether y...
From meowing and purring to hisses, growls and groans, cats make a wide variety of sounds. Though they sometimes sound l...
All cat owners have had the jarring experience of lavishing their feline friends with affection only to receive an abrupt scratch or bite in return. According to a study publish in Applied Animal Behavior Science, this might be for good reason. The r...
If you’re a first-time cat owner or have recently taken home a new pet, one of the first questions you’ll ask yourself i...
Whether it’s an affectionate action or a move made in self-defense, biting is a problem when it comes to cats. To addres...
Cats are allergic to many of the same things as people, but unlike us, our feline friends usually display symptoms on their skin. From excessive itching, biting or licking to hair loss, skin lesions, scabs and infected wounds, your cat can display a ...
As with humans, dental care is important to ensuring your cat’s gums and teeth stay healthy, but it isn’t as easy for ou...
Illnesses that can be passed from animals to humans are known as zoonotic diseases. While most zoonotic diseases only im...
Indoor cats live safer, longer lives, but some pet owners worry their feline friends’ mental and physical wellbeing suffer without the excitement of the outdoors. The truth is that housecats can and do get bored, but there are some simple steps you c...
