Purring is something that pretty much every single cat does, but interestingly we know less about why cats make this noise ...

While studies showing orange cat friendliness are illuminating, they're meant to be taken with a grain of salt — "based on owner feedback" is the essential phrase here! Such studies are survey-based, ...

Cats are charming, mysterious, and sometimes puzzling companions. One moment they’re calm, and the next they’re up to ...

Cats often get a bad rep. Many people label felines as grumpy, aloof, and detached. When it comes to bonding with humans, cats rarely get the credit that dogs do. However, research shows that cats ...

Readers discuss veterinary costs, stray vs. domestic dogs, cat behavior and grieving loss. To the Editor: Re “How Much Is Your Pet’s Life Worth?” (Pets special section, June 30): Fifteen years ago I ...

Many cat owners are familiar with torn cushions, carpets, and couches. The feline instinct to scratch is innate but is often perceived as a behavioral problem by cat owners and sometimes leads to ...

Cats are famously stoic, which can make managing illness and pain difficult for their human carers — so anxious pet parents will appreciate this new study published in the Journal of Veterinary ...

Cats aren’t just silent observers lounging in the sun. They purr, meow, hiss, and even chirp to connect with you. These sounds serve a purpose. They aren’t random—they reflect deep emotional and ...

Growing up, James Serpell had a cat named Mungo with a penchant for pencils. “If a pencil or pen was on the floor, the cat would bring them to us,” he says. Then Mungo would sit and wait, hoping for a ...